the fact that cagers routinely drive like morons is all the more reason to NOT stop at a stop sign.

if you stop and drop a foot, you are susceptible to being steamrolled from behind. also, and more importantly, the longer you are in the intersection, the longer you are at risk. there is also the fact that it may take a few seconds to get clipped back in and your attention will be diverted at this time.

most intersections have good enough site lines that you can roll them at 5-10 mph and still have ample time to stop if you realize someone else has the right of way or may blow through without stopping and crush you.

joeybrooks gives a better explanation of why blowing through stop signs/lights is safer than stopping. i highly recommend his videos to anyone that has to deal with traffic on a bike.