Which pilot do you want?
The problem is that it's not what we want, or what is best/safest... it'll end up being what we are mandated to have.
I quite agree that the training makes a significant difference. I used to work at an airplane factory in northern MN, and was able to meet and fly with a diverse group of pilots. Skill sets varied considerably but mil/141 (Embry/UND/etc) pilots were of a higher caliber than the "mom-and-pop" trained. That's not saying that ex-mil or 141 trained pilots are always better - exceptions to every rule, of course - but on average...