Tourist:
"I take the risks as a choice."
Unfortunately, with your head so far up in your cloud, I think you have missed what happened in the last century.
What you call "your" choice is no longer valid - even for military aircraft. It is not up to crew to decide if an aircraft is fit to fly. It is sheer testosterone that uses rank to go on a mission. More balls than brains?
The whole idea of the "safety" of an aircraft (this century) is no longer for crew debate. The serviceability of systems during flight may be a different concern as crews may need to react to indications and occurrences as needs arise - like any technician would - and use a manual for assistance.
Clearly and simply - even for military crew - as a driver, safety is not your "choice" anymore.
However, in combat conditions, I fully agree the military prerogative of ordering pilots to fly in whatever wrecks are left. (if thats what you mean?)