Tiramisu, I wish more people had the balanced views you do. Maybe then we wouldn't be in this big mess!
People need to acknowledge that times are very hard for BA. I'm not crew and wish I was earning more (my pay is below market rate) but when times are hard, I think we need to do what we can to keep our employer in business.
Positive thinking - things can only get better, hopefully...
(The above are my personal views, not the views of my employer)