Subject: File No. S7-08-09
From: JIM HALL

May 5, 2009

Put an end to naked shorting.

All FTD's to be covered immediately to clear the DTCC backlog.

Uptick rule based on a percentage increase, or 10 cents.

No 'fuse breaker' allowance.

DO THIS NOW, BEFORE THE MARKET DIES.

IF SEC WON'T CONGRESS WILL

GET OFF THE DIME AND EARN YOUR PAY.

YOU ARE CAPTIVE TO THE 'INDUSTRY'.