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Would you accept $1 million to leave the country and never set foot in it again??

Never! Who would want to live anywhere else but in the good 'ol US of A?

Stephanie, 25
TX  USA

No. There's too much i havent seen in the US yet to want to abandon it. Maybe for like 50 million, 100 million.. all taxfree of course :P

Talia, 25
Stamford
, CT   USA

These days, $1 million can buy you two pairs of shoes. I want more.

Eric, 20
Beverly Hills
, CA  USA

Not at my age.

Sarah Jane
CT  USA

No way in hell. I know that's a lot of money, but firstly I'm a bit more patriotic than all that, secondly I truthfully believe that there's no other country in the world that offers even close to the amount of varied opportunities that this one does. I'm stayin.

Fisch, 47
Preston
, CT   USA

No... I would miss the US too much.

Jeremy, 14
Highlands Ranch
, CO  USA

There are some things one cannot put a monetary value on. While I have lived happily outside the country, I shudder at the thought of never seeing it again. But the real problem with all the questions we've been having about would you do this for that amount of money is that they require a decision out of context. If I needed the money for treatment to save the life of a loved one, if the government of my country changed to one whose policies conflicted with my deepest principles, if all my family had moved elsewhere, if there was a major depression and I was struggling to survive, then my answer would be very different from what it would be right now, when there are no major problems in my life for which a large sum of money would be the solution.

Jane, 62
West Linn
, OR   USA

This question sounds like it was influenced by a talk radio program...at least a program I was listening to...at any rate, hell NO! This country is awesome...and, even though it is not perfect, it is the best country out there...No,I would not accept $1 million dollars to leave this country and never come back...after all, Alaska is a part of this country...and certainly since I plan on living there, I would have to set food there...

Dr. Bob

Yes.

Angela, 18
Bella Vista
, AR  USA

Tempting, but I think not.

Felicia, 36
Lowell
, MA   USA

Possibly.

Jill, 61
Saylorsburg
, PA  USA

More money....well, yes to this one. I get to pick where I'm going though!

Triana, 29
Austin
, TX   USA

Nope. There is no place else on earth I would like to live in.

Janet, 44
E. Brunswick
, NJ  USA

I'd like to think that I would be able to say no to this one, but in actuality, I'm guessing I could live in Paris or London or somewhere along those lines and be perfectly happy with my $1 million dollars.

Doug2, 29
Overland Park
, KS  USA

Possibly, but I would have to put a lot of thought into it. Gut reaction though, I'm not sure I could leave the USA forever!

Tracy, 24
Ocean City
, NJ  USA

Not at my age.

Sarah Jane, 15
Preston
, CT USA

Yes I probably would. This country isn't that great. And...there's always England...

Kyle, 16
OH  USA

No way. I'm an American, born and bred. This country is my home, and as much as I'd love to travel the world, knowing I could always come home would make it worthwhile.

Nicci, 27
Las Vegas
, NV   USA

Well, okay, for one thing, I'd have a million American dollars but wouldn't be in America. Theoretically that wouldn't be a huge problem, but that's only theoretically. Then there's the part where I really love America. So probably not--but I'm assuming I could take my husband and my stuff, and maybe I'd get to live someplace cool. I'm going to have to say no on this one, I guess.

Karen, 22
Ames
, IA   USA

Throw in another million for my girlfriend, let me look into job prospects and I'll give Australia a call.

Alias Irrelevante

A nice little house with a white picket fence. A loving family, a dog and a cat. Nice home cooked meals, and being successful. Thats what I think the American dream is all about.

Andrea, 25
Federal Way
, WA  USA

Well, I guess it would depend on where it is I had to move to. If I could go to Canada, Polynesia, the Caribbean or perhaps England or Spain...yeah, I probably do it. I love my country and I'd miss it, of course...but a million dollars IS a lot of money.

Tam

No. I'd have to leave my family. Besides with all its flaws, it's the best place in the world to live.

Judy, 62
Easton
, KS   USA

yes - i would go to a tropical island and live in luxury. you said nothing about your family and friends visiting you on the island.

Brad, 21
Sydney  AUSTRALIA

Easily and quickly. Bill and I (I assume my husband could go, too) have no relatives or close friends to speak of and a lot of gripes about how older people are treated in this country. We lived in Germany for awhile and loved it over there. We especially admired the way the elderly were treated in Europe. As we are both nearing 60 we think about things like that.

Reba, 50+
Silver Spring
, MD  USA

Yes in a heart beat.

Christopher, 28
San Mateo
, CA   USA

i think that's one of those questions that you wouldn't know the answer to unless it happened: i love australia deeply with all my heart - it's one of the best countries in the world, and i like to think i've travelled. i love europe, and i have a closeness to america that i find hard to understand because of how busy it feels to me compared to my homeland. but australia will always be where my heart resides... but hey, it's a million dollars! a million dollars!!! ;^) we'll see...

Nathan

I doubt it.

Laura, 37
Lowell
, MA   USA

Yes! Absolutely!

Valeri, 21
Los Angeles
, CA  USA

Why? Do you know any crazy people with $1 mil? Give them my #!

Cancer, 20
NYC
, NY   USA

If that means moving from the farm to the big city, sure in a heart beat I would. If that means moving outside of the US, it would take a few more heart beats, but I'd still be on that plane.

Ryan, 28
Riedlingen  GERMANY

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