Islander 2 - I have to say that your reply looks a little 'defeatist' to me.
In which case you have entirely misconstrued my observation!
My only point is that, combining (as he does) truly substantial experience in policing and in GA flying, Lord Stevens is a highly credible protagonist for the anti-libertarian cause. Seeking to combat his proposals by arguing that he doesn't know what he is talking about is rather naive and doomed to failure.