Hot Dog.....
Not me, but Mr Boeings men and the FAA might......
Definitation of V1 from FAR 25-107(a)(2).
V1 Takeoff decision speed, it cannot be less than VEF plus the speed gained with the critical engine inoperative during the time interval between the instant the critical engine has failed and the instant the pilot has recognized and REACTED to the engine failure by application of the first retarding means...
Now if we were talking about the OLD days, i might actually agree with you, but not now.
Mutt.
