However if I was in this situation two years ago before I started flying I probably wouldn't have thought much of it at all.
Perhaps they have also been relying on the passengers sitting within sight of the wings all being in a similar state of blissful ignorance as you were or too indoctrinated to question their actions.
Vordmeafl - it's good to hear from you. Please don't think we assume you are all tarred with the same brush. The problem is that this pilot has brought your company into serious disrepute as have the people in the press department who apparently condoned the pilot's actions.