User blog comment:Drew1200/No More Patroller Requirements for RfA/@comment-5238714-20150122212955/@comment-1693968-20150122213407

I'd completely agree with you, but unfortunately it doesn't exactly work out that way. Just because someone meets the requirements for patroller rights doesn't mean they'll be able to obtain the rights. Many users feel that patroller rights should be reserved for those who are most dedicated to editing.