We all arrange our national airspace as we see fit.
This breathes for me a spirit of provincialism that I so loathe. (biting my keyboard to not begin about Brexit...) and indeed one of my reasons to be so concerned about a matter that, in the eyes of some, should not concern me at all.
One reason so many pilots never fly abroad is the difference in national procedures. IMHO we really should aim for the greatest possible standardisation over the biggest possible area, to keep things as safe and as simple as possible also for foreigners.
@DML: your intention to 'lighten the mood' is really appreciated - unfortunately it was entirely lost on me, who never go to the movies, don't even have a telly at home
But I am no longer wondering about the emoticon
