As frustrating and painful as the gold and silver massacare is, here is some perspective. In the case of gold, as this is being typed, gold is down $108 over the last month or about 5.6%. However, over the last year, it is UP $172 or 10%. In the case of silver, it is down almost $3 and close to 12% over the last month. Again, over one year, it is UP $2.33, or 12%.(starting from a lower base) This doesn’t make the declines any less painful, just puts them into perspective. Hope it helps a little.