Hunter Arena issues

Because it is so difficult to get intelligent discussion on this topic, I am creating this new thread.

It will be heavily moderated.

You don't have to play a hunter to post here. But I am only interested in a discussion of mechanics, problems, ideas and solutions.

This is not a place to request a massive overhaul of talents. This is not a place for your 5 page manifesto on how to redesign the class. This is not a place to whine about past neglect or how Blizzard doesn't understand or care about class. This is not a place to declare hunters are OP and how we should pay attention to a different class.

Please stay focused. :)

Concise posts are more useful.

I am going to quote Demimas for his model of brevity:

Q u o t e:
Issues, in order of importance:
Magic damage mitigation
Pet Survivability
Too many defensive cooldowns to manage.
LoS