"Richard Kaplan" wrote in message
news:1121724161.992cd53544baad482b9de4d39a1591dc@t eranews...

That could well be the case... in which case pilots starting to say
"Unable" and causing controllers to go to their supervisors seeking
solutions may well be the solution to this issue.


The "higher levels of bureaucracy" referred to are probably outside the FAA.



Certainly "The next
sector will not accept you -- state intention" is blatantly unacceptable
ATC service.


It happens. It isn't all that unusual in high density airspace.



Let ATC propose the solution to me.


Then when asked for your intentions don't respond with something completely
unworkable.



Let the controller sit
on the ground with his supervisor and figure out the solution -- don't
leave it up to me while I am flying with a valid clearance on a route I
planned around thunderstorms.


Right. Put ATC in charge of your flight.