"Rupert" wrote in message

Simply announce a "record date" by which one must be licensed (To give
those
"yet to be licensed a fair shot at a voice in the process.) and send a
ballot out to all those licensed "of record." Makes too much sense and
requires some effort. IOW, against the contemporary trend.

Regulatory matters are not decided by ballot or popularity polls. They are
decided by an unemotional look at the facts and what is in the public
interest. Thus the *quantity* of comments on the petitions is of no
consequence --- all that matters are the facts and arguments presented. Most
of the comments I have read are noticeably short on persuasive arguments for
either side of the issue.

73, de Hans, K0HB

PS: Even if it were decided by "vote", the vote would be by the entire
citizenry, not only those few already favored with a license.