I am not a BA pilot but I do not hate you. I sympathise with your plight. But as you talk of perspective it think some (ShortFInalFred) are losing theirs. Strike until BA is no more? Doesn't that defeat the purpose? If you go in angry and confrontational and emotional you will lose. Lose your benefits, lose your jobs, lose the livelihood that at least some of you must enjoy.
So think pragmatic and be pragmatic. That way you have half a chance.