Isn't it strange how the firstly/secondly/thirdly downsides of the pension levy don't get much airtime? .
Well here you go in regards of airtime and the fairness of the pensions levy. It's simply a pay cut to reflect the fact that this country cannot afford current levels of public sector pay. If you want to make a protest about its perceived fairness in the guise of a pensions charge that's fine.
Personally I believe it should be tweaked so that top levels of pay are cut in line with the way bank salaries are now being cut. As regards those on lower pay I'd be happy to support the idea that top rates of public sector pay should be much harder hit but I wouldn't support any protest aimed at not taking any hit themselves