Hobbit horrors

I watched LOTR in the weekend and now I see why the actors are up in arms. I couldn't believe the treatment dished out to cast, but the Hobbits in particular. They had to face Orcs, Dead Horsemen and monsters made of fire, they had to sleep rough out in the open and only had crappy elven bread to eat. If you have ever been on a quest then you know how bland and unnutritional elven bread is. And lets not forget, the young Hobbits did all of this in BARE FEET.
I would hope that the first thing on the list of demands from the union is footwear for the Hobbits. If they are going to have their own film this is the perfect time for them to stand up for their rights. Shame on you Peter Jackson.