You can, just like I can choose to have it out. Which is kind of the point he is making. I have no problem with the rule, I think its a great rule, but I agree with him in that it won't have a dramatic effect on overall time saving. Especially when you compare it and combine it with other changes this one will have little impact. Doesn't mean its a bad rule or change.
Our club adopted this rule change to "introduce" new rules over the last month or so. Considering it was the ONLY new rule implemented I am confident in claiming it made diddly squat to overall time saving. The club monitored times and I noticed no change in speed, good or bad. It is a convenient rule though and one that has not ruffled anyone in the groups I played in.