February 9, 2012
I’m writing in support of a strong Volcker Rule. My family and I were affected by the economic collapse of 2008, and we don’t want it to happen again.
As you prepare the final rule, bear in mind the fundamental goal of the rule – to ban big banks from exposing consumers and taxpayers to risky proprietary trades.
Banks that break the rule should face swift, automatic penalties for violations. Violations of the Volcker Rule endanger the stability of our financial system. They should not be treated lightly.
Exemptions should only be allowed if they do not undermine this goal. If an exemption would result in exposing consumers and taxpayers to bank risk, it should be rejected.
While there are significant weaknesses in the Volcker Rule and a full reintroduction of Glass-Steagall would be a far more intelligent policy to prevent the abuses of the banking system, the Volcker rule at least begins to reduce the abuses in the system.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Susan Pashkoff
Thank you for considering my comment,
Susan Pashkoff
Jackson Heights, NY