Other than my citizenship or whether I’m carrying contraband, that’s correct. I have no desire to engage some armed reject in conversation. And will continue to refuse to do so, even if it does take extra time. I’m not committing a crime by traveling in my own country, and I resent anyone that treats me as a suspect because I choose to travel.
I may not hurt the agents, but I will indirectly increase the waiting time at the checkpoint if they make me wait. The less convenient the checkpoints become, the more Americans will start to pressure Congress into coming up with a REASONABLE solution that doesn’t inconvenience American citizens.
Removing the incentive to come here illegally and/or smuggle drugs will go a long way. In fact, the latter is already happening — more and more states are moving towards decriminalization or outright legalization. And as time goes on, this change of opinion will have an effect on the numbskulls in DC as well.
Lastly, just because it’s been approved by the Supreme Court doesn’t make it OK. Slavery was once approved by the courts as well.
