Let me get this all straight from reading the entire post.

1) A busted airplane, with a significant and possibly other MELs
2) No swaps available
3) Pressure to fly in weather and stuck in it (no RVSM) with no autopilot
4) Just see if another pilot will do it when one has already decided its not safe
5) Significant delay to call out said reserve pilot
6) Significant discipline for someone who put their foot down and said it wasn't safe


Is anyone surprised? This is Pinnacle we're talking about. People are acting like there is a reputable carrier involved in this discussion.