Well, I'm not necessarily suggesting it for right now, but as a general strategy. But, if the governments were to short the futures right now, who's to say the

Well, I'm not necessarily suggesting it for right now, but as a general strategy. But, if the governments were to short the futures right now, who's to say the price will not increase? It's a risk. If they can be sure, other entities can also be sure and make money doing the same.