Denial: de·ni·al (d-nl) n.
An unconscious defense mechanism characterized by refusal to acknowledge painful realities, thoughts, or feelings.
Source: The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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"Denial..."
Yeah, way to avoid the subject.
The painful reality is that checkpoints treat ALL citizens in line as though they have committed a crime (otherwise, why stop them from their travels?) until the citizen proves their worthiness to pass.
So what am I denying exactly?