Naively, you have two options when presented with an arbitrary yet enforceable rule. Do as required, or don't participate. This dichotomy answers the "why do

Naively, you have two options when presented with an arbitrary yet enforceable rule. Do as required, or don't participate. This dichotomy answers the "why do we agree" question... If we want to stand on the other side of the security apparatus, we perform as requested. If we don't, we don't have to bother with that mode of travel. Unfortunately, none of the participants in this process (on either side) are empowered or interested in discussing why the rule exists. Merely that it's followed.