Originally Posted by
ESpen36
I'm sure you could refuse the search. But you would have to wait around for LEOs to come and escort you out of the airport. You also might have your record documented so that on future trips you would get SSSS treatment every time. Not worth it, IMHO!
No legitimate reason exists to document your record as you are only following the rules as they exist. In addition, why should you even have to show ID to get out?