With the current economic struggle that has gripped our nation and the rest of the world as well, how much better off would we be not to be under production at this moment ? I know some money is better then no money, at the present time but what about later on ?

I am neither an oponent nor proponent to the decline curve analizations that have taken place thus far , mainly because I just dont fully understand the dynamics behind it. That being said , the studies that are ongoing by some of our qualified members are showing a drastic drop in production after the first year or two.
If that is the case , arent we missing our shot at great royalty checks by seeing our gas flow at half price compaired to when the market was stable ? I understand that we dont control the market or the prices. But many, that are feeling left out in the cold , due to not being under a lease at this time , could actually do better in the long run by not being produced at this time, couldnt they ?
Most of us know that the bonus isnt what should generate the income that makes a mineral owner his/her money. ( If an area is being produced as it should ). But most dont fully understand the impact that these troubling times will have on those royalty checks.
When we hear of the hedging that these companies use to protect themselves financially over the long haul, do they also help the mineral owner as well ?

Sorry I asked so many different questions at one time. Chip them off however you see fit. Thanks and have a great day.