From: Harten, David
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 2:20 PM
To: 'rule-comments@sec.gov'
Subject: Petition for Rulemaking (SEC File No. 4-461)

I support the Petition for Rulemaking (SEC File No. 4-461) submitted by the
Committee and James McRitchie. 

Shareholders should be entitled to nominate and elect truly independent
Directors --- those who are not beholden to Management and/or fellow
Directors for their selection, retention and/or the financing of their proxy
solicitation efforts.

David L. Harten