I have no problem with them as equals in the sense that they are people and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect (at least most of them). I have an issue with those few who cross over from that concept of equality to thinking they have equal responsibility and authority on the aircraft. WRONG! If in doubt, check the FAR's and pretty much any GOM, yet somehow that doesn't seem to clear the concept up for them. I nominate those few for TOTD and a pink-slipping to drive the point home.