So, let me get this right. You've nearly been taken out many times by people running stop signs/lights, and you still think it is ok? How ok would it be if you were hit, or a friend, or a loved one? So if it is ok, would you care if they hit you? Caused you injury? When two people that think it is ok hit each other, especially at an all-way stop, I just laugh. They deserve each other. I've seen it. Just a sad state of affairs. OP, if you don't like the fine, don't run the stop! People usually say - oh be careful here, they will ticket. I could care less. If I'm not doing wrong, I won't get a ticket. Simple.

Edit: Which is more costly, your life or the ticket? If the concern is the cost of the ticket, you seem to place the value of your life at less than the cost of the ticket.