On Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 10:37:42 AM UTC-6, wrote:

As to flarm and other anti collision systems, my point has been that these systems create a detrimental false sense of security.......

The holes in your logic are big enough to fly an open class glider through. The idea is not to provide "False sense" but another useful tool to avoid mid airs and near mid airs. Transponders, TCAS, and ATC ARE part of your "Situational Awareness" and if you are a commercial pilot I am a world class soaring competitor.
Further, The Govt isn't Mandating PF (Or expanding restrictions), certain contest directors are. And I would add with good cause. At contests Ive been to where they PF is not required it is nearly universal and almost a de facto requirement. The funniest thing with your post is drawing a parallel between exercising poor judgement and freedom. I can't argue with that logic but at least do us a favor if you fly in the airspace you mention and use your transponder.
Lets enjoy the rest of the thread