No, even a religious Jew may NOT break the food laws unless given dispensation by an authority. Judaism is not a negotiable faith, nor is it a negotiable religion. The Pentateuch defines the law. It is respected. The Mesusa is nothing more or less than the Law. Do not think it can be reasoned with. It IS!

When we kiss it entering the house, it is simply a recognition of Moses' laws. We are told he got it (them) from G-d. So, sue me.

You seem to feel that the world will be as you wish. That's cool by me, but do not think the world will be as you wished you'd wished it would be. And stop making assumptions about Jews. We are as old as YOUR ancestors.