I agree, but to play devil's advocate, Google can put whatever ridiculous guidelines on thier platform. If they decided that only videos containing at least two puppies are eligible for monetization:

1. Adorable
2. While ridiculous and unfair is thier decision to make.
3. Why is this not a thing?

While YouTube used to be a place to express yourself and your opinions and earn income for creative content, Google recently realized how much power they actually have over what they do and don't want people to know. Unlike Spiderman, they did not use this power responsibily. There is now a witchunt to censor ideologies that differ from thier own. Unfortunately, that's thier perogitive. If I had this kind of power, I would use it to implement my puppy idea, rendering the internet almost unusable while simultaneously eliminating hate from the world.
I also believe that if people are so oblivious and content to what is taking place, that's on them (i.e. The Lego Movie).
If history has taught us anything, it's that people will only allow themselves to be pushed around for so long. Given that Google basically runs world and is nearly impossible to avoid using its many platforms, they have the upper hand right now. (I'm a sucker for Logan Paul and his tomfoolery. I can't stay mad at that big dummy. I refuse to live my life without Logans YouTube Channel. He's got the hottest merch in the game.)
They are not invincible, they proved this when they tried to release those stupid Google Glasses. Plus, the Chromebook, what a piece of junk.
I think one day we will revolt and take down Supreme Leader Google. I envision a future where you ask your buddy a question he doesn't know the answer to and he replies, "Not sure, let me Bing it real quick."
It didn't even feel right typing 'Bing' just now. What a dumbass search engine. Hopefully another company steps up to take back the internet.
If you have the creativity to monetize from your YouTube content, you will be able to use another platform to earn income. It might take time or may not earn.

** Hits joint **

What was I talking about?