From: danmitts [danmitts@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 1:07 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: File No. S7-36-02 Mr. Secretary: This rule is needed. The administration believes in the power of the marketplace, but for citizens and investors to exercise their power there must be an even playing field. The marketplace must operate in the light and not in the shadows. This rule change is a good first step at bringing forth the light. Daniel Mitts