If the majority of NASD member firms have nothing to hide, how does the NASD know its membership opposes publication of the Directory?

FORBES: NASD Threatens Suit Over The Siedle Directory of Securities Dealers (March 1, 2002)

We believe the information provided in The Directory will assist investors in their determination whether to conduct or continue to conduct business with a NASD member firm.

FORBES: Investigating Brokerages (May 1, 2002 )

We believe the information provided in the Directory will assist investors in their determination whether to conduct or continue to conduct business with an NASD member firm.

FORBES: NASD Threatens Suit Over The Siedle Directory of Securities Dealers (March 1, 2002)