Subject: File No. S7-08-09
From: victor huntsman

May 5, 2009

I think the uptick rule should be reinstated, also it should be made permanent. It has served the market very well for over 70 years. What possible good can short selling provide other than to bet against our economy, and our companies. Short selling helps the few while it hurts the individual investor. Think where the market would be without the individual?

Respectfully,
Victor Huntsman