Ah, well. Think of it this way. Choose your favorite awesomely-good revolutionary leader from history. Got one? Ok, now think... do you think they would have made as big a splash if they'd said 'everything's good, no-one's gonna die. {initiate Jamacian accent}Relax, man.{/accent}'?

Be happy that you write dark - I for one think it makes a bigger impact. Of course, this is coming from a dark writer, but... this picture looks way cooler with sunnies than rose glasses.

Cheers,
Rip