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Oh so many variations to this experiment to test the intution behind my position.
Your version? Depends on how much happier this friend gets. If it is the equivalent to having a cup of coffe I'd just get them that and live on knowing that I am not a murderer. If it is eternal bliss this friend gets, then I wouldn't do it either as I'd get jealous and had to live with that and the fact that I am a murderer.
I'd be willing to press the button for personal gain though. Not for a cup of coffee, but a higher threshold.
What I'd be willing though is to press a button that prevents a person from being born, as long as that is not one of my potential heirs or of my friends.