Guess you guys need to be trained when a full cockpit preparation has to be done & when it is ok to omit most of checks & just do to transit stop items.
As to commanders responsibility I agree with you but then I also rely of my number 2 to carry out his checks correctly. Maybe I will have to start questioning the guy on my right to make sure he has had good night's sleep, packed his bag himself, has brought his license & passport with him & ,if he going to get "jiggy" with some of the hosties, then has an adequate supply of condoms.