I think there is a big disconnect in communication and understanding here. It is a huge overstatement to say that the pilot group "wanted" the LOA. I haven't talked with anyone who "wanted" this LOA. They just don't oppose it. It is an overwhelming "meh".

The generally feeling is that there is no reason to object to it. There is no reason to block it if a few guys desperately need to take an LOA. However, most people generally seem to agree that it is not something worth accepting. It is better just to bid reserve and get paid 75 hours to also not fly. Maybe pick up a couple hours of overtime, if you can figure out how on DECS.