Risky answer to an interview question?

Interviewer: So tell me, historically, who you think is the most influential person and why? Two options: Choice 1 is a 'safer' answer. Choice 2 runs the risk of being misunderstood. Interviewee chooses #1: I believe Martin Luther King was the most influential person in modern history because his courage and vision to stand against segregation and fight for civil rights for all persons of color have been instrumental in leading the US towards becoming a more equal... Risky answer to an interview question?
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