Some observations: What would keep a Gov't from using AP to accomplish their own objectives ? They obviously would have the resources to. They might even find it a much more efficient way to silence vocal critics with plenty of "plausible denialbility". To be fair (and I'll guess that it has been covered before) you would really want to have a "futures ;) " market where supporters could sell contracts that paid off if the target lived to a certain age, past certain date, or for a specific period of time. This would be in addition to contracts sold by detractors that would pay off if the target didn't. Maybe even a anonymous pool that gets paid to the entity accurately predicting the date of a FOILED attempt on the target. I can see it now: Mr. May: Enclosed please find the keys to your new armoured vehicle. No Charge. Signed: A concerned investor. (P.S. It really IS armoured. It just "looks" like a '76 Ford Pinto. :) ) -NJ