2 points first:

1. I understand that tips have become a standard in north american culture that it now expected not only as a gift of appreciation for good service

2. I'm from LA and having been a server for my first job, i know how difficult it is to survive off Californian minimum wage, in fact, i think all californians know even with decent paying jobs. The standard among members of my household is thus 20%-25%

So number 1 is true so much so that restaurants may add a tip (for my convenience of course) or require a tip upon ordering (restaurants near G in MSP are good examples.) But this sort of practice really annoys me for many reasons

When restaurants have a policy of auto gratuity, i feel the additional tip line is quite insulting. If they automatically charge say 10%, i wont add extra up to 20-25%. I understand that others from different cultures do not comprehend our culture of tipping but this is something i dont understand either

Now for restaurants that force tip, i select the lowest possible pctg some are floored at 1% or 5%.

My question is:
Am i in the wrong for doing this or am i just a jackass? I see myself as quite gracious but i do have an obsession for good sense and sound judgement in practical matters

EDIT: i also know that restaurants that engage in this practice need to explicitly state this policy and i do have a choice with whom i decide to do business but this isnt something i exactly look out for when i go to dine and restaurants arent so excited to make sure its known either...