Subject: Reinstating the Uptick Rule

October 15, 2008

Securities and Exchange Commission,

Please reinstate the uptick rule for short selling. Since eliminating this rule July 6, 2007, stock prices and the market has suffered greatly. This is just one of the steps that need to be taken to insure that the market works properly and has a chance to correct itself.

Thanks for your consideration.

Cordially,

R Cottingham