You really think if the majority of cyclists stopped RLJ these people would stop hating cyclists or do you think they JUST hate cyclists?
It's relevant because 15+ years ago when there wasn't really a problem with RLJing most London drivers still hated cyclists
It seems like you're saying drivers will always hate cyclists regardless of whether they jump REDs, so why not do as we please. I might be reading too much into it with that conclusion. Anyway, I don't buy it.