Or we could change the REG, which would be a lot easier.
In my opinion, the rules should be EASY. "As a default, special abilities target cards in play" is easy. A second sentence that adds an exception to this rule adds a layer of complication that is not needed, especially when we are talkng about only 3 cards that do not contain the right language.
A short errata list (where a card still does what most players assume it does) does not add much complication.