You are mischaracterizing what I said in my post about my conversation with TD Waterhouse. My apologies for not being able to scan the fine print there. As for this: " I pray that you are more prescient in your view of the potential for our economic destruction." I think you're over-reacting and your time spent predicting economic ruin could be better spent. But that is my opinion. Again, I can be found at the OBOX or by PM if you want a discussion about the mechanics of short-selling and/or options trading. I wish you well.