Well, I guess that my sarcasm was a bit too subtle...
Don't worry, I know full well where the priority should lie, as do the vast majority in this particular HQ, having been (and hopefully again before I get too old and creaky) pointy end. I've been heavily involved in fights for decent kit before, with mixed results, and I've seen how long it takes to get even the simplest minor change made, no matter how sensible.
The worse an idea is, however, the more support it gets at higher levels and the quicker it gets pushed through.