Feb. 13, 2022
Mr. Gensler, This comment will be sincere, and it will be brief. I make no claims of being an expert, and I will not pretend that I have a complete comprehension of the extraordinary complexity within markets. Even so, I know enough to say that this proposal has NO BUSINESS being considered. It is a slap in the face of every single American who has entrusted their investments with an NSCC member organization. You are a smart man who has an opportunity to lead a decisive reigning-in of Wall St. impunity. Will you stand up to the intense pressure that comes from their army of lobbyists? Will you stand up for the retail investors who represent the heart and soul and strength of this nation? Under Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange Act, SR-NSCC-2021-010 should be disapproved. Please, Mr. Gensler... be someone who helps out the little guy... I feel that our nation is approaching a point of inflection. I fear for the worst, and I - naïvely, I know - hope for the best. Thank you for your time. Peter Alford