From: Frank Christensen [beasel@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:55 AM To: Rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: NMS (s7-10-04) The new coalition has no intention of competing on a level playing field. If they don't like a rule they want to Opt-out. Imagine if we all could do that in our every day lives. As an investor I ask you to please protect my assets.