the whole thing one of the most defining 21st century grifts. instill worldwide fear, make international laws, lobby for heaps of security equipment, require id everywhere, restrict freedom of movement, scan all personal property, promote a caste system, move "normal" people around like cattle. That is international air travel. But it is all voluntary, note how there are options to opt out, either by paying premium, or by surrendering to the time preference of the staff/officer in front of you. So technically, on most steps of the way, you were not forced, you simply complied.
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