Date:    03/22/2000  12:21 PM

Subject: Regulation FD comments....

First of all I'd like to thank SEC Chairman Levitt for his support of the small 
investor in regards to putting us on a par with the big investment houses and/or
other insiders concerning company information.
     
I believe the rule changes put forth by Mr Levitt will make those that recieve 
such company strategic information stand in line just as the little guy does, 
when it comes time to make investment decisions regarding a specific company or 
industry.
     
My hopes are that when the new rules are implemented, they will be worded in 
such a way that they are well thought out in respect to loop holes, or omissions
so that an individual, investment house, or company cannot use them to thier 
advantage. 
     
I also hope that the new rules will not give the companies an excuse to keep 
information from being distributed to the public.
     
I have already noticed that some companies will hide behind the so called quiet 
period in order to keep pertainent information from investors. 
     
In that respect I hope that the new rules will deal with the subject of full 
desimination of all company news and financial information in a timely manner. 
     
Any rule change must have the promise of penalties if they are not carried out. 
In that regard, I hope the rule changes have penalties with teeth that bite, if 
they are to be useful. 
     
Again my thanks for the very much needed rule changes for the small investor.
     
Bill Major 
PO Box 281
Wood River, IL