From: Steven Sherman
Sent: May 15, 2006
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. SR-NASD-2003-158


Dear Sir/Madam:

I write to request the SEC reject the NASD's request for accelerated approval of the above-mentioned proposed rule. Members of the public should be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed rule. Thank you.

Steven Sherman

Law Offices of Steven M. Sherman
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