What is it about being a pilot that turns people into such lazy whiners? I used to drive semi-trucks; the duty time rules in that industry are 70 hours in any consecutive 8 days, and I was constantly up against that limit. If we further limit our duty times, then we'll only be able to work 1 or 2 days a week, which means we'll never make any money. Of course we get tired; that's why it's called work. If you're not willing to get tired, then you shouldn't be paid.
This is exactly the knowledge level of the average congresman and woman and an extra reason why you should lobby.