Dumb decision by a Capt. Period. Would not want to fly/ride with someone this complacent/or a gambler. The delay would not be attributed to him/her. Stupid. Things Falling Off Aircraft (TFOA) is serious business. Something unrelated happens and FAA listenes to tapes, etc and this little gem pops up and now they have evidence Capt doesn't do things smart. Just plain stupid to set ones self up this way. Oh well! guess being lucky is better than being smart/good.