I think it will be a big mistake to approve such a proposal; it will on the long run discourage engineers seeking professional licenses.  Besides, it shows lack of respect to the hard working professional engineers.  Change is good but if change is not wise and is insensitive, it leads to disruption and even to destruction to already achieved high qualities of engineering practices.  Who started this whole thing for God’s sake; do they have families to support and loans to pay and kids to spend time with; are they really aware of our demanding lives! What about our non-stop daily contribution to our community via our jobs and profession! Trust me, this is much more than what the continuing education can offer…No, there is no need for this mandatory proposal…Please use some sense and wisdom…be supportive and not discouraging to the professional engineers; appreciate their contributions to the community and don’t burden them with unnecessary mandatory continuing education.  We all attend seminars where time, cost, efficiency and benefits are considered but not under any burden or mandatory requirements. …and please, please…read and don’t disregard the written comments of our professional colleagues.  Thanks.   

Mack M. B. Homsi, P.E.