but due to greed $$$ and regulatory apathy, they can do nothing about it - the ultimate Hobson's choice - 'your job or your life' - we have reached a very sad place in modern aviation
Agree, the root cause is that said apathy, although they are very agile in reaching out their hands ....
It is more like a "Hobbs choice": The ruthless tiger in their dreams, versus the cuddly toy in reality.