What the f
k do you mean with "breathtaking arrogance" !?
You're a typical exponent of the VFR community apparently.
Anything against your interests is to be damned no matter what, typical lobby attitude!
"Doomsday for VFR flights looming",
"Abolition of VFR flights suggested by Air Traffic Control".
Gimme a F
ing break!
And who said that they would have to pay en-route charges?
A fair share, that's all (a flat rate per year for instance).
And finally, if you want to suggest, that I as an ATCO am using safety as an excuse, then
I would suggest that you don't have a clue what aviation is about.