Subject: File No. 4-557
From: Thyra Mangan

June 18, 2008

This is in support of the NIPC rule petition and demand a prompt response. The UK apparently has it figured out. Let us begin protecting the shareholder's interests and the companies that strive to survive despite often devious opponents.

Copyright material redacted. 23 October 2008. Author referenced the following article: Jennifer Hughes and Peter Thal Larsen, FSA Clamps Down on Short Selling, Financial Times, June 13, 2008, http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a612fe64-3912-11dd-90d7-0000779fd2ac.html?nclick_check=1.

Thyra Mangan