Originally Posted by DebVenture

Both good points.

But since they are going to be there no matter if we like it or not, what benefit does the passenger get from being noted as a pain in the neck? Your time is precious, as is mine, so I'm not going to waste it being slowed down because I started a fight I know I cannot win. Sounds to me like there is no upside for the passenger other than making some schmuck mad and getting the full treatment for "suspicious demeanor" or “irritating jerk” (both amount to the same really). I think I would prefer to not start that fight, I would prefer the flight.

Deb