Just play the game for what it is. If you think you need dice go play with someone!

I must agree.
There are too many doubles and there are too many “the one and only” dice throws.
If I have earned a winning position my opponent will often have the only dice throw that will change the game. 
And why is it so?
Well, you have to give visitors a good time. How?
Give them doubles and give them “lucky punches”.
The problem is you play Monopoly with backgammon rules...

I think numbers should emulate real dice. By trying to make it more fun, it destroys the essence of the game.

I agree with you, but that's just to make the game mooore exciting. And the games..... are....   very.... exciting ! Arn't they?