My father always answers rhetorical questions just like that, Olivant. If you ask him, "What would you do if you were in my shoes," his answer is ALWAYS, "What would I do in your shoes, or what would I do if I were you in your shoes?"
Not because he's my father, but I happen to agree with his thinking. It's two totally different scenarios.
Oh, if I were Michael, Carlo would be DEAD, DEAD, DEAD.