I thought this thread was about how to obtain an A&P??
It can be like comparing apples with apples. There are some A&P mechanics who have a huge amount of experience and are great on the tools, then you get B1/B2 guys who are very academic but struggle to do anything at all practically.
There's no doubt the A&P was easier (although you can be undone by the practical) than the A&C, but theres no need to bash the guys who have one.