Originally Posted by KleineFrau

If the population shows that they are willing to pay for and use 'workarounds' so that the TSA does not have to change its policies, then what gives the TSA any incentive to alter their behavior? None.

Look at it like this:
A bully--let's call him Scut Farkus--blocks the alley on your way home from school every day, and threatens to beat you up.

If you decide to just take an alternate route, the other kids who still go down that alley will have to face him. And if they also decide to take alternate routes, he will continue to block that alley and threaten kids.

But if you stand up to him (you may have to punch Scut Farkus but I would not recommend punching a TSA officer), continue to take that alley and let him know that his behavior is not acceptable, you will be standing up for your rights. Fight hard enough, and you may win back your rights to that alley without being bullied every day.

In the end, will you feel better about yourself if you let Scut Farkus change your route through harassment and intimidation, or will you feel better about yourself if you stand up to him?