Well from where I sit, Psycho Joe has got the right attitude, and I'd be happy to fly with him/her any day. Thanks also for pointing out the commonly held misconception that all PNG pilots are desperados. They certainly are not.
I applaud glenb for taking the time to write to CASA regarding this heavily biased article. As is obvious by their reply, some in the office of the regulator have no idea what happens out in the real world. If this is a "serious safety issue", then they have completely lost the plot.
As has previously been stated, this thread, and gleb's letter to CASA is not about the merits of degree programs; it is about the appropriateness of CASA publishing an article that lacks balance, and has no relevance to flight safety.