Spot on, Basic Service, very well said.
But I suspect that in some cases the urge to apply the common sense to which you've alluded is, unfortunately, influenced or even overwhelmed in this company by knowledge of the history of reaction by our fine management to certain decisions by Pilots In Command over the years. Anything that hits the hub or causes bad press...... They've created a toxic environment in which to operate as a commander. Want examples? There are many.