From: Bob Palfreeman [palfree@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 8:09 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: Re: BOX - SR-BSE-2002-15

Dear Mr. Secretary,
 
As an independent investor I would like to see the implementation of the Boston Options Exchange as presently proposed. We have had enough years of outdated trading mechanisms that do not present the very best pricing to everyone equally.
 
Obviously, the "good ol' boys club" will fight another intrusion into their private party but the private investor deserves equal opportunity.
 
I am an Interactive Brokers customer. They have had a major impact on fair trading and much lower prices. They are easily the best broker I've used in 30 years. Their input into BOX will assure a fair, lower cost platform.
 
Thank you.
 
Bob Palfreeman
2110 Sulphur College Rd.
Hartsville, TN 37074