Not sure I completely agree Willie.
As a Captain, I feel that I have to pay attention to the bottom line, where it is safe to do so. It is my duty to look for those places where I can reduce the cost of a flight, such as direct routings in favourable winds, and ensuring that we are operating at the optimum altitude. That said, I have to ensure that my efforts to save money don't violate a regulation or threaten the safety of the flight. I wouldn't take off with less than the minimum brake release fuel, and I won't take off with an aircraft that isn't free of contamination as defined in our manuals and the regulations. Those are simply some the costs of doing business.
SG