"Roy Smith" wrote in message

A lot of people on this group were acting
like being asked to "say intentions" when their flight-planned route
turned
out to be unavailable was a major crisis.

I agree with your point but not your example. Sometimes the most
experienced IFR pilots have the mindset and judgment to question ATC
rather than accept whatever is given and sometimes that is essential
for safe IFR flight.

If you sorted the responses to that situation, I think you would find
fair representation by capable and experienced IFR pilots on both sides
of the
issue.