Well Chubby if Pace bothers you that much then don't read this thread, pure and simple.
I am totally with Pace and many others on this subject.
1. No, we won't roll over and get shafted and won't be studying for the 14 exams crap. A true professional Pilot will evaluate this situation for what it is, apply common sense and decide not to accept the idiotic decisions coming from EASA.
2. If you wish to doff the cap and in essence be another clone of the decision making of these idiots then be my guest.
3. Don't underestimate a court case, and don't underestimate the positive outcome for the pilots that will bring it.