On Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:08:18 -0700, C J Campbell
wrote in
200704181408187826-christophercampbell@hotmailcom:

Now that the government issues the certificate and reserves the right
to take it away, it represents a license. It is the same thing, no
matter how much the pack howls.

The government doesn't licence Constitutional rights.

The FAA certifies that the airmans certificate holder has met
proficiency and knowledge standards.