Yup, if we are all honest, just about the only realistic option to get out of this place is as a DEC somewhere. I certainly would. So lets not get too sanctimonious. My original point about Air NZ DECs though relates to the fact that while on LWOP they are still a party to the NZALPA negotiated contract which includes a scope clause effectively preventing DECs in Air NZ. IFALPA does have a history of expecting even non-involved non-union pilots to respect a principle. For example the Cathay hiring ban a few years back.
Just pointing out the double standard, I find it of academic interest more than anything.