American, Italian, Canadian die

An Italian, American, and Canadian were driving on a road when they
were cut off and slammed into a tree. The Italian and Canadian are
killed instantly.  The American is rushed to the hospital, and during
the trip dies. He finds himself infront of St. Peter.

"Where am I?" he says

"You're at the Pearlly Gates" replys St. Peter.
 
Having looked back on the Americans past, St. Peter decides to give
him a second chance.

"I will give you another five years on earth without sickness, without
finacial problems, without a worry in the world, if you pay me $5000"
St. Peter explained

The American having thought it over replys "I'll do it!"

The American wakes up in the hospital and yells "I'm alive!"

"How is this possible?" asked the nurse.

"St. Peter gave me a second chance.  For $5000 he gave me another five
years of life on earth worry free" he explained.

"Did you see the Italian and Canadian there as well?" asked the
ambulance driver.

"Yes," the American answered, "the Italian is still negotiating the
price, but the Canadian wants the government to pick up the tab."