I'm pretty sure how I would react.

Pre 9-11: I would have sat quietly and did what I was told.

On 9-11: I don't know. (Do I have a cellphone?)

Post 9-11: I may not have a knife but I've still got teeth.

It's not really about being a hero. It's more like desperation.

(A 3" piece of hacksaw blade would be pretty useless though.)

Regards, VInce