Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] space shuttle explodes?

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Sat, 1 Feb 2003, Michael wrote:

> > I think maybe 114 total.  2/114 = 1.75%
> >
> > That's more risk than I'd like to take.  So if I'm ever invited to fly
> > on a space shuttle, I'll decline!
>
> Really? I'd be glad to go into space whatever the risks. They could have
> a 50% rate of death and I'd probably chance it.


Maybe not really.  It would be *way* cool to be on a shuttle mission so
maybe I'd accept the 2% risk of being torn to shreds at 12,500 miles per
hour.  I would *definitely* not do it if the risk were 50%!  My life is
good enough as it is.

Mike
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