Dear Guv,
Yep, there goes that surf mentality, mixed with that healthly, or would that be unhealthy, dose of socialism. I hope you're type isn't too common.
Is BP going to lower fuel cost because the airlines need relief? Is the government going to lower taxes because business needs relief. Are the CEO's going to give back big chunks of their stock, salary & perks, because there is a recession?
You bargin for yourself, and I'll bargin for myself. We'll see who ends up with some form of financial independence, freedom and security. Let me let you in on a secret, because I bet you don't have a clue; if you are planing on that government/company controlled pension for your independence...well, it isn't independence, it's a mirage. Like the US social security program, you better be able to do without it.) Good luck surf.
P.S. I've survived more than one bankrupt company and I can still turn down SIA and the Kuwaities when they want to pay me less then $150K to fly one of their B-747's. It comes down to guts and management of your working life. No guts, poor management, and you make youself a slave. If the shoe fits...