The scrambler rifle is too good in close range because the hip fire accuracy and aim assist. That's what needed to be changed. The Amarr Assault bonus was fine. Firstly, it affected more than just the Scrambler Rifle, and there will likely be more weapons in the future for it to take advantage of. It is also no worse than the new Logistics racial bonuses.

They are fine. The racial bonuses are called "racial" bonuses for a reason. You do not have to take take advantage of it if you don't want, as the class bonus should still apply and make the suit better for you than basics. People need to remember that these suits are specializations.

Specialization - noun
1. a making or becoming specialized

Specialized - adjective
1. designed, trained, or fitted for one particular purpose or occupation


So yes, again, the racial bonuses are fine. The class bonuses should makel you broadly specialized, while the racial bonuses should make you highly specialized. If you don't want to be highly specialized, then don't. No one is saying you have to use the racial bonus, just use the class bonus. If you don't even want to be broadly specialized, then stick with the basic generalist suits (which admittedly need some work).