Interesting comments - both from those of you who believe I'm a jerk and those of you who don't. I don't take offense by the comments from those who don't agree with what I did because I can understand why one may see it as stooping to a low level or spreading bad feelings.

However, the fact of the matter is, with the exception of writing letters (done), making donations (done), passing out flyers (done), and participating in the political arena (done), there isn't a whole lot we can do to effect change. Therefore, we as PAYING passengers are essentially powerless.

One of the few ways for me to show my strong disagreement with these policies is to publicly challenge them. I will not acquiesce and be nice just to be nice. If someone is going to violate my body and my rights they are not going to encounter a meek, quiet, smiling subject.

Thanks everyone for your responses, whether they are positive or negative.