I've got a novel idea. How about load up mainline with flying so there are more mainline jobs for us? I don't want to be stuck at a regional all my career, and granted, more flying at this level is good for me in the short term, but in the long run -- not so much. I'd rather suck it up now so we all have some chance of a half way decent career at a mainline carrier.

But that's just me. Maybe I'm a tad bit too pollyanna.