Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 2:20 AM Subject: Petition for Rulemaking (SEC File No. 4-461) I am a long term investor and a citizen of the USA. I support the Petition for Rulemaking (SEC File No. 4-461) submitted by THE COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED SHAREHOLDERS and James McRitchie. Sincerely, Richard F. Bentley