I don't think you guys read what I wrote
I wrote:
IFR flying is actually same as VFR flying would be if one did not need a clearance for anything.
If one didn't need a clearance, one would fly DCT most of the time. Exactly what one does under IFR, with a nice long DCT like those described.
The whole VFR v. IFR division is a bizzare legacy of old times and silly local policies. It is self evident that ATC will let IFR traffic through the controlled airspace - they HAVE TO. And if they can do that, why can't they let VFR traffic through?? It is up to the pilot to maintain the VMC rule but after that, nothing is different. It's a funny old world we live in.