Originally Posted by
Setopbug
The level of bellyaching regarding refusing a jet never ceases to amuse me. Nobody will ever question your decision here. And if they do, so freaking what? You're the Captain, do the right thing.
The IOR requirement and the FODM/Dispatcher briefing is not some management tool to discourage you. If you bow to imaginary outside pressure over safety of flight, you're not earning your Captain's paycheck.
You're flat wrong in the first paragraph. Discourage is such a strong word. I like to think of it in terms of inclusivity in thought when picking low hanging fruit.