Because most of the people who say that people die left and right because of CRTs are spouting misinformation.

It is not so much high voltage that kills, it is more the amperage. If any high voltage killed you just like *snaps fingers* then there would not be taser survivors or lightning strike survivors.

If you are 90 and have a wonky pacemaker, sure, stay away. Otherwise, meh, go at it.