Quote: Could we go back 200 years & rethink that?
I know...weird isn't it....some kind of over-compensation for having convict roots maybe....for example in Australia if you want to fly into a "security controlled airport" with "regular public transport" - which could be a pretty basic airport with a couple of commercial flights a day - you need a security pass with a police background check (at your cost of course)...AND it needs to be renewed every two years.....even if you avoid these airports you need a full background (re)check every four years anyway. Ignore this for a $10,000 fine....and you better have a (approved) secondary locking device for your aircraft (propellor or throttle etc.) regardless of airport type....again $10,000 if you don't....want to fly below 500ft (with no persons or structures in sight)? - illegal....fly in formation? - need a rating for that...
It's not just aviation where Aussies love to create laws....helmets for cylcing - mandatory (and enforced vigorously), leave your keys in the car and walk more than 3m away - fine and demerit points (NSW)...rest your arm on the window opening whilst driving...fine
So when Aussies finally leave and see hoe it is (even in Europe) they can't believe how lax the laws are!