Originally Posted by
televisor
People seem to have no issues ignoring FA instructions in other cases - and this very clearly isn't a safety issues hence they don't really have jurisdiction (they're only here for our safety after all :P). And I'm sure an FA who diverts because of blinds will have great future career prospects.
In a post-9/11 world you can be sure that your refusal to comply with cabin crew instructions will be spun in such a way you'll be classified a terrorist.