February 1, 2009
Dear Chairman Mary Schapiro,
One of the biggest errors in judgment of the last Administration was the withdrawal of the uptick
rule. It has led to unnecessary ravages in the financial markets. Sound stocks have been
damaged. Pension Funds, personal savings and much more have been decimated. The
question is to whose gain? It is time to create rules to protect the average American and their
savings. From all that I read I know this has happened to many stocks that I own and should be
obvious to anyone in your position!
Please reinstate the uptick rule before it is too late.
Thank You,
John Fry