I remember being an FO getting all spun up about this reject decision and who gets to call it.

Everyone needs to relax, follow the guidance the company has given us to execute the abort. Do you really think Flight Ops has this policy because they are just stubborn and don't want to give FO's more control? Seriously? Relax. You'll be in the captains seat soon enough arguing against the points you are making today.

It isn't a hit against your ego and no one is saying you aren't ace of the base and can make those decisions. We get it. You guys rock and you keep us out of trouble ALL THE TIME, but the reject policy is what it is because of past incidents and accidents.