I agree.
The 1500 minimum was no more than a knee-jerk reaction to an accident in which the TT of the crew members had no bearing.
That they had both endured long commutes prior to the start of their duty day is of far greater significance.
We all know that the quality of training received is of paramount importance and the FAA knows this as well.
You are trusting the crew of any aircraft you fly on with your life. It would be nice to know that they're properly trained and have had enough rest prior to the start of their day to perform reliably in difficult conditions.
If this adds crew cost, then so be it. You could double the wages of the pilots at the lower end of the compensation scale with minimal impact on ticket prices. Do the math.