It's sad, really. Fly, and risk having an accident, either inflight or on the ground. Don't fly, and risk getting left behind, or even outright release.
Most, in their right frame of mind, would say that the latter is obviously the more logical choice, given that any loss of human life is definitely not an attractive option.
But when you have to do this on a consistent basis because of rostering requirements, where do you draw the line?
I find it quite disheartening myself...