I agree. I hold an Extra class license for work with microwave RF equipment, years ago. Today, the argument for getting a ham license for use as a general comm

I agree. I hold an Extra class license for work with microwave RF equipment, years ago. Today, the argument for getting a ham license for use as a general communications tool seems to boil down to: "It's like the Internet, except that it's synchronous, slow, requires special (moderately expensive) equipment to access -- and to join, you have to take a test using high school math. Sign up here!". If you're interested in the tech of radio, then a license gives you the ability to legally operate interesting equipment. Or, you might be active in another hobby that has special communcations needs, or you might want to provide a public service in the event of disaster. All legit, but definitely niche.