A foundational pillar of this country is FREE MARKET CAPITALISM - NOT a "pick winners & losers" CRONY capitalism. As such - I deplore and oppose all governmental intervention in market activities- especially by faceless, nameless, UN-ELECTED, politically motivated bureaucrats. The only role that government should play in the market is to ensure COMPETITION (prevent & break up monopolistic activity). I oppose the creation of Natural Asset Companies that will be used to sell off, and sell out, America. I do not want our country’s public lands, waters - and even air - sold to private interests which are obliged to preclude the productive use of such resources to the betterment of our society and the strengthening of our economy. I also reject the imposition of unconstitutional restrictions via such means on individual Americans’ property rights and other freedoms. This WILL create ENDLESS court challenges- which will only benefit the trial lawyers. My sentiments are further intensified by the prospect that those private interests may include hostile foreign powers like the Chinese Communist Party, Russia and Iran who may have their own reasons for wanting to lock down our hydrocarbon-based fuels, our minerals, forests, etc. I urge the Commission to extend the time available for comment on proposed Rule SR-NYSE-2023-09, or -better still - to reject this proposal - outright, & immediately. Very Respectfully- John Cossick (former military & federal law enforcement officer; retired Continental Airlines B-757/767 captain)