WHM getting progressively more unnecessary in content?

[StrategistShiroe]

Ima be honest. As an AST. I always hope and pray that I get paired with a WHM, over a SCH and an AST. And I wouldn't be surprised if many others had the same thought process. You guys are an awesome class and I really just wish you wouldn't not only look down on yourselves like this, but glare at other classes when they stray away from the WHM path.

We look down on what we bring to the table over the other 2 classes. When everyone shouts "Utility! bring it or bust!" and then you go through the checklist...
Stoneskin/SS II, kinda meh, can be brought via Cross Class.
Protect!...Not Proshell...can be brought via Cross Class.
AOE Heals and Regens...Oh that's pretty much covered by ASTs at this point based on stance.
AOE DPS! Oh wait Most bosses don't need a ton of AOE and we can't keep it up with our lack of MP sustain in comparison.
Stone III and single target DPS! SCH does it better, for longer, while covering basic healing.
Oh hang on that MND party buff! Yeah only WHM brings that party rock in the house!....Well that PLD and other healer can use it right?