BDS writes:

One doesn't, but one might have to make some choices as to what one spends
their money on. You can get your license for the same money that you might
spend on new furniture, remodeling a room, putting in a hot tub, etc.

Getting a license costs a lot more than any of these things, at least around
here. And I can't afford any of them. Neither can many other people.

Not having a hot tub does not a martyr make - at least not where I come
from.

Doing without a hot tub will not help most people to afford flying.

The tendency towards people wanting/expecting immediate gratification is a
more serious threat than anything else IMO.

Well, perhaps that problem will be solved, and GA will disappear, and you'll
get your wish.

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