From: Bear [starwars71@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 8:36 AM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: Re: BOX - SR-BSE-2002-15 Dear Sirs, We have been trading options for over 12 years. The BOX is an intelligent "next step." Other then protecting the status quo there is NO reason to be opposed to this concept and its immediate institution. Thank you for your kind attention to my commnets. Best, Barry ("Bear") R. Schotz