The document critiques current portal interfaces for relying on outdated HTML and table-based layouts, contrasting them with the JAPS 2.0 platform, which utilizes well-formed XHTML and MVC principles. It argues that JAPS 2.0 focuses on accessibility and usability, allowing presentation layer specialists to work without dealing with complex Java code. Ultimately, the document advocates for modern web practices and accessibility improvements over older methods used by popular enterprise portal solutions.