The most significant thing keeping me from actively pursuing my
ham radio license is the Morse requirement.  While I am certain I
could learn the Morse and be able to copy CW adequately
eventually, it is simply a matter of time.  My job and family
requirements make it difficult to find the time to practice the
many hours it would take to become proficient at cw.  To wit,  I
am not driven enough to overcome this obstacle - 13WPM would
be a practical impossibility as proposed in 98-143, although 5WPM
would at least be attainable.  IMHO, ham radio is going to die on
the vine if the CW requirements are maintained.  If I did not
have to deal with CW, I would make the effort to get my ham
license.   I could find the time to read the books and learn the
theory.  Sitting for hours learning to send and copy CW at 13WPM
just isn't in the picture, however.

Ethan C. Banks