Subject: opposed to (S7-25-97)
Date:    10/30/97 10:47 AM
     
     
Jonathan Katz, Secretary
Securities and Exchange Commission
     
Mr. Katz:
     
As a shareholder in numerous corporations and concerned citizen I am 
writing to you for the first time to express my regret at the SEC's ill 
advised proposed rule changes.
     
I am completely opposed to the SEC's new proposed rules (S7-25-97). These 
rules destroy the ability of almost all shareholders to participate in a 
responsible shareholder resolution process.
     
Shareholders have an enormous financial interest in addressing a diverse 
range of issues with the companies they own. When companies fail to address 
their governance, environmental or social impact problems, shareholders 
suffer. Corporate mismanagement of these issues can seriously
effect a company's reputation and bottom line.
     
Stop these rules from going forward. Reverse Cracker Barrel but allow the 
existing rules to stand or develop rules that will better protect 
shareholder rights.
     
Sincerely,
     
Robert Kirsten
     
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Robert Kirsten
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