"Jim Macklin" wrote in message
news:ja8Zf.9077$t22.4360@dukeread08...

Because ATC can't question you further, you've stated that
you are UNABLE to do whatever it is that they wanted, such
as a turn into a thunderstorm, or a land and hold short. No
need to argue, just say unable and then tell them what you
can do... saves a lot of time.


Well, just saying UNABLE doesn't magically tell them what you intend to do.