Seems I'm not alone in my thoughts:
from
65 Days Aloft
"I have made my living for 30 years involved in aviation in one way or another and I have never been able to determine that stupid human tricks ever did anything positive for me or our industry except highlight that some of us are really stupid. Just because it is sensational does not mean that it deserves to be mentioned, let alone published"
Some interesting comments added below the article too. The concept of 'aviation stewardship' is notable.
I too deplore the 'nanny state' but I fear this will likely do nothing but fuel those that aim for a nanny state.
Whenever something contentious arises on Pprune I find myself scrolling to find Beagle's take on the issue. I would love to know his view on this?