In article .net, "KØHB"
writes:

"N2EY" wrote

|
| - Allowing a free upgrade is proof that the material in the test which
is not
| taken is not necessary for the privileges.
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Here we go again!

Where, Hans?

[expletive deleted]

it Jim, that is patently false and you know that
it is, yet you keep dragging it out as a fact.

What is false?

Here's the quote:

"Allowing a free upgrade is proof that the material in the test which
is not taken is not necessary for the privileges."

How is that patently false?

Perhaps it would be clearler stated thusly:

"If a free upgrade is allowed, some will say that
such an upgrade is proof that the material in the test which
is not taken is not necessary for the privileges."

Allowing a free upgrade
isn't "proof" of anything except that a free-pass was given, sort of
like a day of amnesty when all overdue library books can be returned
without fees.

Not the same thing at all! Fee-amnesty is a forgiveness of a violation.
Free upgrade isn't.

Consider this scenario:

FCC says new rules will go into effect on R-day (R for Restructuring)

Our Hero gets Tech on R-day minus 1

Our Hero gets free upgrade to General on R-day.

General written test not needed by Our Hero.

QED

Yes, it's a really bad idea, but it doesn't disprove the
need for proper qualification examinations.

*IF* the free upgrades are actually done, don't you think some
will say there's no reason for the General test?

It's called logic, Hans. Try it sometime.

Go join Carl Stevenson and
Ed Hare in the NTI sign-up queue. (I'd mention them by call sign, but I
wouldn't want to risk compromising your "standards".)

You mean WK3C and W1RFI?

Why are you so afraid of dissenting opinions, Hans?
What are you so afraid of?

73 de Jim, N2EY