eyeinthesky... What I believe is more galling than an individual having an informed opinion different from yours is the arrogant and insulting attitude SOME ATCOs have to fellow employees filling other roles within the company.
Yes the ATCOs perform the recognised task of controlling airspace and landing planes... but without the rest of the company around you, who exactly would you do it for??? and who would pay you??
If you think you can run the whole company single handed then I'd be happy to see you try, but I think you may quickly discover just how little you know about what other people in the company do.
And before I have to read the outraged ATCO response... I know perfectly well I wouldn't have a job in this company if it wasn't for the ATCOs... but it works both ways.