Thats a huge stretch. The tanks are practically immune when shields are active - if anything, melee with a sprint/charge are better than ranged running back to the tanks.
If you have a DPSer kiting, thats just lol. You use a healer for the simple reason that Firebrands tank, takes **** all damage.
Instead of whinging about ranged having it easier than melee, why dont you take a step back, think exactly how all these new fights could be unique and somehow NOT favour ranged. If you roll a melee, you know what you're in for, it aint a suprise (logical thinking people).