Fixed ropes, sherpas, oxygen tanks, waiting in line to summit, leaving garbage all over the mountain...seems ridiculous. From what I've read, Everest isn't a particularly interesting/technical ascent, a couple of tricky spots but mostly just a long boring slog to the top and a lot of logistics. How many of these folks are only doing it for bragging rights, to belong to an elite group, something to put on their corporate bio and/or to weave into every conversation?
IMO Nepal should require climbers to get permits and to summit X number of other major Nepalese peaks before becoming eligible for an Everest permit. Would spread the demand around and ensure that only those with enough experience attempt Everest. Too many people with too little experience on the mountain.