Originally Posted by
nitefr8dog
If I had a captain tell me I did not have the right to protect my hearing at my discretion, I would call for the crew van and have myself removed from the trip!!!! Next I would worry he was going to tell me I needed to wear briefs instead of boxers!

Sounds to me like a weak f/o looking for another excuse? After I call Flight Standards to report your unprofessional behavior, I'll be glad to call the crew van for you. Good luck with that one at the disciplinary hearing.