Got a question for everyone who lives in a major metroplex. I avoid them like the plague, mainly becuase I can't breath very well in them and they aggrivate my claustraphobia.

I'm a fairly big guy, no matter where you measure. I have long hair, a big old beard. I've been accused of a looking like a biker, and I tan very dark, and when I do, I look very middle eastern. I really am a nice guy, but I have made people nervous.

If I have to go to these places, should I just offer the first cop I see a look in my bag? I know what it means in terms of S&S, but I don't do drugs, and if I don't have a permit, I don't carry. The heaviest thing I have is my Leatherman as a rule.

Am I likely to get myself in more trouble than I'm trying to avoid?