There's been studies that show if you put enough rats into a cage they will fight. We are beginning to reach that level with humans.

I won't attempt to blame the carriers, or the cost minded pax. But I will say this: If enough people keep acting like inmates, they'll start treating everyone like inmates.

I, for one, wouldn't mind if they removed the recline feature on domestic flights. The only time I really use it is when the person in front of me reclines.