First of all, no I would not. And I don't think there is any amount I would press it for.RJ 17 said:This is a classic moral decision question that I felt like posing since I've little better to do at the moment, so here we go.
You're at a carnival and something draws your attention to a small tent on the outskirts of the carnival ground. Walking inside, you see a figure sitting at a small table clad in a black cloak. Sitting on the table is a box with a red button on it. The figure explains that if you press the button, you'll become 1,000,000 dollars richer, however someone in your immediate family (father, mother, brother, or sister) will die immediately.
The question is simple: would you press the button? Explain your answer. If your answer is no, what - if any - amount would tempt you to press it?
I do think it is worth pointing out that this is not a moral dilemma. The moral choice is clear - do not press the button. The only question here is how much of a bastard you are willing to be for personal gain. Not that it is not an interesting question, it just isn't a moral dilemma.