Hi Blu,
I don't think you need to worry about advising people to ignore the "Count".
Max Angle, you asked that this proposal be voted against. Aside from some friction from the Cabin Crew, most of whom I have to say are lovely people, I would have thought that this would be a very good thing to happen to the chaps from BMI. I would be interested to know the reasoning behind your request.
One of the biggest assets BA has in my opinion, is the diverse backgrounds from which we have obtained our flight crew and I for one would look forward to working with any BMI people if that should be the way that this pans out. I have been on the receiving end of their hospitality on board on more than one occasion and was always grateful.
Whatever happens, I think most BA flight crew wish you all the best no matter what, and despite suggestions from other quarters, we realise that using you as leverage is not something that individual pilots should be held accountable for.