Originally Posted by casual observer

Here's a hypothetical.

I've got my family at the gate. I'm a liberal and I opposed Trump in the election. I've explained to my kids that it's wrong for President Trump to target undocumented immigrants as criminals that must be deported. Playing above my head are Fox pundits that cherry pick the case of an undocumented immigrant accused of raping and killing someone and creating the impression that it's a widespread phenomena among undocumented immigrants. I strongly opposed that characterization and resent the airport and or airline I'm about to fly on legitimizing it by airing it at the gate.

Conversely, let's say I'm a conservative and I support Trump. I've explained to my kids there are many good reasons President Trump is taking the actions he's taking. Playing above my head, however, are CNN pundits explaining why anyone who voted for Trump is either ignorant or bigoted and that Trump is ruining the country. That insults my support for Trump (in front of my family), but I'm forced to endure it while I'm waiting for boarding.

In either event, I just wanted to take my kids to Disney. I did not sign up for a political challenge. Travel should be an escape.

Although it may seem like a small point, why would introduce negative stimulus to passengers just before boarding?