By not encouraging our elected representatives to protect us (those Americans who do not directly benefit from surges on wall street) we have placed our selves in a situation where we have little choice but to encourage our elected representatives to support this "rescue plan" otherwise the reverse swing of the pendulum will crush small business. Small businesses employ the majority of Americans but general operate with less collateral and leverage than large businesses they would be severely endangered by a prolonged credit constriction. I too recommend the fetal position and a email to your elected official in support of this unfortunate and unfair plan.