Instead I agree with Numero, well put.
I think that, with all respect to the senior crew who have dealt with our employer during the "troubles", amongst many who have joined since there is a general perception that enough is enough, and it's perhaps time to push back a little. Judiciously and rationally, but push back nonetheless. The old "it's their trainset" mentality has not served us well, has it?
When dealing with bully tactics, it's never a good idea to back down: best to face up to your adversary, even if he is much stronger. At the very least, you come away with some dignity intact. The leopard has definitely not changed spots, but we are operating in a somewhat different savannah now.
An increasing number of crew are no longer willing to live in fear. Yet many of us appear to suffer from "beaten woman" syndrome (he won't do it again, he promised). But he will. Until we either face up, or walk away.