Originally Posted by
KLflyerRalph
Thanks for the answers! Most interesting, certainly the part that some rights don't apply at airports.
I am not planning to mess with CBP, but indeed if TSA is power tripping on me, by for example asking my name when I provided photo ID and BP, I will refuse to answer. In that case I wanted to double check they can't do anything with their threats like 'you have to answer that or...'.
As I understand they HAVE to let you through unless you have forbidden items or do not cooperate with screening. Refusing answering at the BP check is no ground for them?
I guess I don't understand your position. I am opposed to TSA's actions because, as an American citizen, I view it as disregard of fundamental rights. I would note that "say your name" is not a Constitutional violation, but merely an incredibly stupid prologue to the TSA dog-and-pony show. When I am a guest in someone else's country, I act like a guest. That means I respect the rules of the country I'm visiting. If you object to TSA intrusiveness, that's fine -- then don't come. Otherwise, I just don't understand what business it is of yours. This is an American issue.