Originally Posted by
ATC Watcher
As to the "responsibility " side of things the guy that hits something with 4 stripes on his shoulders is the one.
Possibly this can be brought to the attention of (some) ATC in a certain, very aviation-developed large nation, who if you hesitate for a moment regarding their instructions, or even question them, will shriek, rant and rave over the airwaves about how you are holding up their plan.
Just speaking from experience .....