It occurs to me that my proposed input to the Director may fall on deaf ears, in that I believe the USPTO has already implemented a "fast track" program (for new patents) where you pay a bigger fee and get faster action.
The input is probably too long anyway.
But the premise still makes sense - easy way to get funding - charge more, grow, perform.
I might have a different opinion if I were applying for a patent. LOL
I'll play with it tomorrow.
SGE