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I understand the need for full detailed reasoning, but that legalese document is not approachable or accessible.

I wish they had at least given a plain language summary of the changes they intend to make. For full reasoning you could still refer to the whole document.

I guess I'll trust the EFF in their interpretation.

Numerous invalid patents have been granted in the past, and had to be challenged to be corrected.
These suggested changes are horrendous for a just or sustainable patent system.
There may be opportunities for change or efficiency gains, but blocking and evading challenges in various ways is not a good approach. It excessively favors patent trolls which act maliciously and damaging to other companies, the economy and society at large.