Add "make unique symbol" to the symbol context menu

There are many times I need to make a "variation" of a symbol that should also become a symbol. The current method requires several unnecessary steps. I'd like an option in the "Symbol" context menu called "Make unique Symbol". It would duplicate the current symbol in the symbol palette and link the current symbol instance to it.

I agree the context menu entry is useful and I also use TMP for it. Firefox does have a built-in option to duplicate a tab. Hold down the control key, then drag the tab onto the tab bar and it will create a duplicate.
You may already be aware, but there is a development version of Tab Mix Plus for Firefox 4 available from http://tmp.garyr.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10888

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