My,my,,,
How has this turned into a power struggle thread? Bottom line is once you break chocks there is a PIC, this pilot carries the burdon of maintaining procedure. If procedure is broken and not agreed upon mutany is a reality and will stand given the situation is just.
Hell I have observed Captains, or Commanders as you speak of act like children that I would not trust to operate my lawn mower safely. Fact is we are all human and are all subject to our transgressions. During these weak times when a PIC's judjement may be clouded by personal issues ETC, this is the reason for a co-pilot.
Just don't forget who is in command at the gate... The Guy who can MEL your autopilot...
Much love,
Muduckace