Though it wasn't described in the post, I think how the line was delivered would matter - unblinking eye contact with negative body language? probably bad. Hal

Though it wasn't described in the post, I think how the line was delivered would matter - unblinking eye contact with negative body language? probably bad. Half smile with a little incredulity and palms up? better. Although, if you're trying to allay fears or play down your own 'threat', it probably helps to work your way up to terrorist through a series of denying smaller dangers instead of jumping straight to terrorist.