From: mtech [mtech@fast.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 6:34 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: short selling rule (s7-23-03)

I am writing in regards to the NASD decision today 2/18/04 to delay 
the implementation of the new short selling rule from 2/20/04 to 
4/1/04.

STOP SCREWING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!