$50 million is right
in front of you.
It is not yours, but circumstances have arrived at a perfect point where you can take it if you so choose. You will not be caught. You will not be prosecuted. The money will become yours and you will be able to spend it however you choose.
But….
If you choose to take that money, dozens–if not hundreds or possibly thousands–of peoples’ lives will be ruined in ways you will not be able to atone for. Taking the money will cause a domino effect of misery that will touch many, many people–except you.
Do you become
$50 million richer?
I wouldn’t be able to take it… because I’m not a broker on Wall Street. HOWEVER, I want people to know that I didn’t take it. And I want to parlay my sainthood into fame. Oprah better interview me.
I’m no longer interested in wealth (materiel or monetary) and I sure as heck wouldn’t want ANYTHING that would hurt others.
Duh.
I’d take it but only in the name of some higher purpose. I’ll just say I’m doing it so my children can have a better life than I had. That always works on gullible people. The American public eats that shit up.
Of course you take it. This is exactly what Wall Street and many others have done. And why would you bother to atone for it? This is America– you’ll be lauded and rewarded with more money and fame!