"I can refuse."
Only in theory. Yes you have "rights", but they have power.
Only in theory. Yes you have "rights", but they have power.
If you're referring to the power to do illegal things, do you apply this everywhere? If a cop asks to enter my home, should I let them because they can illegally shoot me? If a beggar asks for money, should I give it to them because they might become violent?
There is also a huge space between "obeying the laws and policies in the most conservative sense" (which is what you described) and being "illegal".
> do you apply this everywhere
In fact I do.
> should I let them because they can illegally shoot me
I'm not suggesting what you should do. That's up to you. I'm just saying the government can do a lot more than you think and get away with it, including "illegally" shooting you in circumstances. It's always a balance of risks. For me personally, If a normal cop ask to enter I'll refuse. But if it's ICE? That's suddenly a much harder choice.
Actually no I'll probably die either way. Who cares.