Coolb1,
i do agree the smart sparkies are actually getting a B1 and B2 License, They are not converting to a B1 only, that's just stupid. As you would know these LAME's will be more cost effective in the long run as you are doing 2 peoples jobs. I have even seen some B1 lames that have realized this and are not signing there books!!
I just believe we should keep the trades separate as they have been, we each know our trade well and it has been proven time and time again.