Going Dutch on the First Date

So you and the coworker or classmate have been flirting with each other for a couple of weeks and he finally decides to ask you out on a date. Yippy, it's the moment you have been waiting for! You pick a date, time and place. At the end of the conversation, he asks you how do you feel about going dutch.
What is your response?

Once upon a time I would have never thought about going on a dutch date, especially if I was the one to initiate the date. However, as I have had my share of first date experiences, this suddenly sounds like a good idea.

Let's think about it. Yes, I might have asked you but it's not like you didn't want to go. Why should I automatically have to take on the burden of paying for your meal? Outside of work, we really don't know each other. Technically we are two friends going to have dinner.

Guys, think about some of the first dates that you have had. How many of those first dates were horrible? There was no connection, the conversation was horrible and for some guys, that desert you were planning to get later, you didn't even get. You are stuck paying for a date that was horrible that gives you no return of investment.

Let's be honest, times are hard right now! I say we go dutch for the first 3 dates - if we make it that far. I need to make sure that you just didn't WOW me on the first date. The second date you are likely to be more comfortable and let your guard down. If you are still willing to go dutch in a third date, you just might be a keeper. That means you are really interested in my company and don't mind being in my company at your own expense. That, I like.

So, who wants to go dutch with me?