Wow, it's like stepping back in time reading some of what is written on the subject of command. We all know people that have commands with all different carriers who are young. In my case i know someone with a command at age 24 on B757, reason, he's been flying commercially since age 19 and knows what he's doing. In fact you could argue that a young mind is a sharper one and more able to think 'outside the box' which as we know is a very important quality in a good Capt. Experience is important no doubt, but you don't have to be old to get it!