what if analysis

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User1 says : "Every project has its central figures. What if Ballmer got hit by a bus?"
User2 says : "Would the bus be drivable? Would any passengers get hurt?"
User3 says : "Can we ... umm set this up to happen? I'd even be willing to sacrifice a bus-load or more of lawyers and two or more buses. "
User4 says : "I object! Would be a real shame to do this to an innocent bus... Would be a good use for a scraped tank or submarine, though. 8-)"