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.
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.