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I would definitely keep all of the money; here's why

posted 9 years ago by foursixkid
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As a husband and father, my sole responsibility is for my own family. I would never put the needs of someone else above my own family.

Once I had taken care of my immediate family, I would use any excess money to help my secondary family (parents, siblings, etc). At that point, I doubt there would be any money left.

There is no way I would never give the money to some random family that someone else deemed more needy.

If America wants to criticize me for taking care of my own, that says more about America than me.

[–] Washingtonian 9 years ago

You have no conscience. That is what it is.

[–] EXPLICITSOUL5 9 years ago

You're definitely entitled to your opinion. Plus you aren't obligated to share the money. But see that's the point. They have the OPTION to SHARE. Personally, I would share. Not half but maybe a quarter. Take care :)

He is risen!

[–] drbarbc-526-517466 9 years ago

I think you misunderstand the rules. It would not be "your" money. The briefcase comes with strings. It's only yours once you CHOOSE not to help someone else. Your logic applies if the cash was given to you, free and clear & then someone asked you to share it.

But the money, given the premises the contestants understand @ the beginning of the experience, belongs to both families: "whatever you don't keep goes to help another family." The contestants are put in the position to divide the pie, not to grab a fork & eat it all.

Also, it is a televised moral challenge. You may think you would keep it, away from the cameras. But would you really choose to walk around your community as the man who kept it all? Everywhere you went, airports, parks, sporting events... You could be recognized by strangers from all over the country as greedy and selfish, having taken all of the money designated to help BOTH families.

I bet, if push came to shove, you would give at least 1/2.

Overall, this show is deplorable & I hope to see it cut very soon.

[–] drbarbc-526-517466 9 years ago

And apparently if you use the ampersand when posting on IMDB, it shows up as "ampersand/amp" like this &

[–] TheMociety 9 years ago

Agreed...I would most likely only keep the minimum amount to live comfortably and give the rest away. I would keep $40,000/give $60,000.

If you're not taking any steps forward, you're not moving at all.

[–] neerood 9 years ago

What's your real name and location?