Oh boy, another discussion about the purpose of F/A's.
So far we have two posts saying that FA's aren't there for service, they're on the plane for safety. That's a cop-out.
If F/A's are really there only for safety, cut staffing to FAA minimums and reduce pay (due to unchanged safety requirements but no service).
I'll take the lower fares and get up to make my own drinks in the galley!