Originally Posted by
MaximumSisu
Oh so wrong! Throughout history, those who acquiesce to government intrusions have faced more, not less, subsequent intrusion.
...and Often1 will be happily on his/her way while others are squawking about government intrusion have been delayed until their flight has departed and they are pulling up their pants having been forced to undergo a more thorough search purely out of spite.
Sorry, but sometimes people here can be just a little paranoid.
Personally I avoid such insanity this simply by avoiding the USA (either for a visit or transit) until the stupidity on both sides of the argument stops. I won't be holding my breath for that to happen.