If you don't think the raise will make anyone fold then get as much money as you possibly can in the middle while you have the best of it with a very strong hand.



Edit: and no, you can't protect your hand with the money that is already in. You're ahead but won't be able to shake off a maniac if they're drawing to a straight or flush, whatever money you put in the pot. They're maniacs for a reason. I should add, I understand the concept of waiting for the turn to raise but you're also not on TPTK here, you've got a total monster which is going to be good the vast majority of the time. If you really think they're staying along for the ride, make them pay.