On your whole argument that melee have it easy while you don't, I present you with words directly from the devs

"Bards
We currently feel that the bards are a little too strong due to the amount of damage they can do without being impacted that much from the fight.

Melee DPS
Currently, the melee DPS have a harder time dealing damage in certain fights due to having to constantly dodge an enemy’s attack. Therefore, we do have plans to make adjustments to the fights so that melee DPS are able to do more damage. "

BRDS are getting nerfed because they are too easy. Not just because of mechanics but your lack of actual rotation. Apply 2 DoTs, make sure buff is up, spam 1 button until you have to reapply DoTs or you get a proc for Straight Shot. ZOMG SO HARD GUIZE!!!!11!!1one

TL;DR
1)Loot is subject to RNG and no one really has any advantages to getting their items to drop.
2)BRD is the faceroll dps of FFXIV. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.