I forgot about the big sky small aircraft skygod mentality... no means no. Only used for a very good reason.
As for ending up with less than min separation, you really haven't got a clue - as evident by your post above.
No means no. Happens on very few occasions, and only for very good reason. I will file and I will be in the right.
I'm shocked that a professional pilot can't get it in his skull that turning his aircraft might actually be more dangerous - ATC has the big picture when it comes to traffic - don't even try to mention TCAS.
Lets agree to disagree, though I am correct.