[Enid]

I think if the situation was different and it was guaranteed someone would die with each push of the button, people would reconsider. 1/10,000 is VERY slim.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Enid

I think if the situation was different and it was guaranteed someone would die with each push of the button, people would reconsider. 1/10,000 is VERY slim.

are there any other buttons around, or naked ladies in boots?

[MissKittyFantastico]

Originally Posted by Enid

I think if the situation was different and it was guaranteed someone would die with each push of the button, people would reconsider. 1/10,000 is VERY slim.

Definitely. If it was 1/100 I probably wouldn't do it tbh. It's simply because the risk is SO miniscule.

[andyman]

1/10,000 chance one of your closest relatives or partner will die everytime you press it.

1/3 will get Cancer..

Fantastic odds, i will press it!

[Enid]

Originally Posted by andyman

1/10,000 chance one of your closest relatives or partner will die everytime you press it.

1/3 will get Cancer..

Fantastic odds, i will press it!

Not everyone that gets cancer dies, andy. :P

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by Enid

Not everyone that gets cancer dies, andy. :P

And most of those will be in their 70s plus!

[andyman]

True but the odds do show that you're more likely to die from cancer..

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by andyman

True but the odds do show that you're more likely to die from cancer..

yes but not because of your greed

[Braden]

that's a really hard question.
i would probably do it once and then just leave it at that
and face the consequences

[teabag.]

i would press it once..
i think..
the odds are pretty slim anyway..so why not

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by teabag.

i would press it once..
i think..
the odds are pretty slim anyway..so why not

and risk killing the person you love the most?


get
real

[Braden]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

and risk killing the person you love the most?


get
real

it's their choice,and it's not real anyway.
i think you need to get off your high horse love

[Enid]

A lot of people would take that risk. The temptation of money is too much for some to ignore. If they were unlucky and killed someone on the first push, it would be a very big price to pay for a measly Ł1,000,000.

[setanta]

Originally Posted by Enid

A lot of people would take that risk. The temptation of money is too much for some to ignore. If they were unlucky and killed someone on the first push, it would be a very big price to pay for a measly Ł1,000,000.

If it's measly why press the button and run the risk of killing somebody in the first place? And don't forget, you'll never know if someones croaked or not.

[Enid]

Originally Posted by setanta

If it's measly why press the button and run the risk of killing somebody in the first place? And don't forget, you'll never know if someones croaked or not.

If I had pressed the button and my mother had died, that 1mil would mean nothing to me anymore. No amount of money could tempt me to risk the life of my family. Strangers on the other hand...

I think I would prefer not knowing if someone had died.

[setanta]

Originally Posted by Enid

If I had pressed the button and my mother had died, that 1mil would mean nothing to me anymore. No amount of money could tempt me to risk the life of my family. Strangers on the other hand...

I think I would prefer not knowing if someone had died.

It would play on your mind and tarnish your ability to spend the money.... you have a conscience, I know you do darling.

[Enid]

Originally Posted by setanta

It would play on your mind and tarnish your ability to spend the money.... you have a conscience, I know you do darling.

Perhaps. This is all hypothetical anyway. No one knows for sure how they'd feel.

I like arguing with you too.

[Braden]

it could even be someone like the queen or lady gaga who gets killed

[Enid]

Originally Posted by Toasteee

it could even be someone like the queen or lady gaga who gets killed

In a sense, you do know them. You know of their existence. They do not count.

[andyman]

Press the button.. Nobody will die with 1/10,000 odds.

Spend the money on your family, donate to needy people..

C'mon take the chance..

[Enid]

That is another way to look at it, I suppose.

At the possible expense of one life, you could give others a better one.

[setanta]

Originally Posted by Enid

That is another way to look at it, I suppose.

At the possible expense of one life, you could give others a better one.

But how can you look at your loved ones or yourself afterwards? How can you teach your children to value life and be compassionate towards others?

[Enid]

Originally Posted by setanta

But how can you look at your loved ones or yourself afterwards? How can you teach your children to value life and be compassionate towards others?

I.. don't know. Those questions have me stumped to be honest.

[andyman]

Originally Posted by setanta

But how can you look at your loved ones or yourself afterwards? How can you teach your children to value life and be compassionate towards others?

It will teach them power! And lust for power is good.. You're an American! Be the best..

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by andyman

It will teach them power! And lust for power is good.. You're an American! Be the best..

Typical American arrogance!