At that point I,the pilot,would have declared an emergency (harassing flight crew is a crime here and,very probably,in Canada as well) and set down at the nearest airport capable of handling that particular aircraft.I would have encouraged the tower to have authorities (US or Canadian,depending on which airport) standing by.And if I was that stewardess I'd be on the phone to a lawyer looking for serious $$$ for emotional trauma.
I agree with you.
It’s hogwash without action being taken against the illegal behavior.
Pilot has a duty. His actions, of lack of, belie the sensationalism.