"Whistling Dixie" to some of us is a matter of pride, heritage, and patriotism and most will stand firmly erect while heeding that clarion call.
There has never been a system yet that produces the "perfect" pilot....and never shall be as it is a human endeavour fraught with all the weaknesses our species brings with us to anything we do.
I submit it is up to each and everyone of us to strive for that Gold Ring we call "Professionalism"....not to the Government, Operator, or anyone else.
I would think your poll here confirms this....it matters not on one's Nationality, status in life, education, military service, or source of training that determines the "better" pilot....but rather how all of that is affected by the individual's drive and determination.
Political Correctness is part and parcel of what is wrong with our society today....one should meet muster with no passes given. The Law of Supply and Demand works in the interest of "professionalism"....the fewer qualified pilots out there the higher wages shall be, the better work conditions will be, and the higher the cost to the customer.
See a problem in that?