Russian Roulette for $1 Million?

[frostbrn]

My friend and I are having a discussion as to whether or not a person would play 1 round of Russian Roulette for a guaranteed $1M from someone with too much money who just wants to pay to see someone try it. The game would be standard rules: a 6 shot revolver only 1 bullet in the chamber, a good spin of the chamber and no looking before you put it up to your temple and pull the trigger. If you lose, the $1M would still be paid to the beneficiary of your choice. I say that whether or not a person would take this deal would depend a great deal on their personal situation in life, but probably at least 10% of people asked would take it. She says that absolutely no one would take that deal, and after going over some extraneous situations (extremely suicidal people, etc.) she's conceded to less than 1% of people asked would do it. How many of you would do it, and why or why not?

[edfurlong]

I would never do it, but 1 million has got to be way to low for any american. Its not even enough to retire on these days.

[PoBoy321]

I put "For more money I'd consider it" but it would have to be a LOT more money, I mean upwards of 250 million. It would have to be enough to be sure that myself (if I survived), my friends and family could all live comfortably for the rest of their lives.

[shant]

Life > Money

[tdarko]

haven't we done this...twice already?

with 5 bullets!

[ddubois]

More than twice I think. If you include the "how much" and the "how many chambers" variations.

[WackityWhiz]

sign me up

[siccjay]

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Life > Money

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[Klepton]

"do it"
:click:
"phew, now where's my one million!"
"here you go"
"wow what am i gonna do with this money?!?!?!?"
"well you gotta get it into a bank, and then the IRS is gonna be after you, and oh yeah if you want to buy a house, i suggest nothing more that a 3 bedroom/2bath. bye now!