While getting felt up is not fun I am sure, it does serve its purpose to a point. The new see thru xray should eliminate that in the future, the sooner the better.
Treated like a criminal? I think not. You are treated like a citizen who demands safe air travel and deserves it no less.
You are doing the right thing by taking a car if not wanting subject yourself to security proceedures. Air travel is a private industry and is not a god given right. You either put up with the security measures or find another way.
It is that black and white.
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