From: Ron Cardwell
Sent: August 10, 2006
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. S7-03-04


SEC Chairman Christopher Cox

Dear SEC Chairman Cox,

Please require the mutual funds to be accountable and support their shareholders instead of ripping us off.

The Investment Company Act requires that mutual funds be managed in the interests of their shareholders. Requiring independent directors and chairpersons will help ensure this safeguard for the small investor, to make sure the little person gets a fair shake.
Thank you

Sincerely,

Ron Cardwell