Originally Posted by medic51vrf

Being impolite is your decision and (if an American) literally your constitutional right. However, you need to realise that it will invariably have negative consequences, particularly when dealing with an authority figure.

I don't like the TSA but I also don't like causing problems for myself. What do I have to gain by being rude or impolite? Grief and heartache, that's all. Personally, I've found that there are plenty of people willing to provide that on their own (many of whom wear a TSA uniform) and I don't see the need to add to it. I'm better than that and smarter than that. (Not intended as an insult toward you, just an opinion about myself)

I also believe that you'll catch more flies with honey than you will with vinegar...

In any case, don't take anything I've said as a personal affront against you. It wasn't intended that way.