I love the replies but there is bad news for those thinking silver is going to go anywhere above $18 in the next decade. Scotiabank got slammed like Bears Sterns but JP Morgan jumped in and took over their shorts.
The good news, in my opinion, is that the price isn't going anywhere.
As long as JP Morgan is allowed to short it, silver is stuck around $17.
Thanks again @thewidowmaker, we can hope for the manipulation to stop. The key here, as you have pointed out, is that the manipulation exists and we must be aware of the facts and invest wisely.
As always, thanks @thewidowmaker for your insight and advice.
You got it, brother. The dirtiest word in investing is hope... But I am.