8Driver,
I was just stating an example and I take all your points. It is true that for some pilots, signing the consent form (which is VERY open-ended and vague, as the company likes it) could maintain the most reasonable way to get to/from home. However, as others have said, this is one chance (and we don't get many) to get something from the company. If no one signs the company will HAVE to negotiate something better. However, I don't think we'll all be sticking together on this one, just like all the rest.
This is just another way for the company to divide and conquer. If you are content with your individual contract having a vague blanket permission to the company go ahead and sign.
I think each person will decide on his or her own whether to sign. Solidarity has never existed at this company for as long as I have been here and I don't think now is the time it will start to exist. Do what's best for you. Don't fool yourself and don't expect others not to sign just to make a point.