Date:    03/25/2000  1:20 PM

Subject: Regulation FD comment  File No. S7-31-99

I urge the promulgation of Regulation FD as soon as possible.  The illegal 
and unfair pratice of  selective disclosure must cease. Thank you for the 
opportunity to comment.  
Ralph F. Ostrom
3316 Tice Creek Drive # 1
Walnut Creek CA  94595