The SEC is not trying to protect investors. It appears they are trying to kill the MJ market or at least do their part to give it a mighty blow and scare away investors to stunt its growth. As they continue this practice of suspension, versus fines like done on the big boards, perhaps one day they will take it too far and the HOR and Senate will see this and do something about it. Until then, they apparently can do whatever they want without any repercussions.