For the record, I've never been discourteous. While I might loath their professions, I do understand that they're just doing their jobs, and I respect and appr

For the record, I've never been discourteous. While I might loath their professions, I do understand that they're just doing their jobs, and I respect and appreciate that. Also, to jchrisa's point, I can't imagine what, if anything, I might be doing to foster negativity. I'm a professional white male. I sometimes travel in suits, which may set off some innate animosity, but I've experienced the same negativity dressed in plain clothes. I've often been described as "friendly-looking" and "approachable", and am careful to ensure that my demeanor isn't in any way offputting while I'm at the airport. I'm not saying that I'm the nicest guy in the world or anything, but it genuinely surprised me to hear that other people who opt out don't share my experience.