Date:    1/5/98  3:14 PM
Subject: rule S7-25-97

This proposed rule would prevent motions and information on issues 
including fair employment practices (such as sex and race 
discrimination and harassment) from being brought to stockholders' 
attention--even though many stockholders would like to have this 
information.  The rule would also prevent questions on gender balancing 
boards, the use of child labor, and other ways that employees, 
investors and customers force corporations to clean up their acts. Many 
people care what the social practices are of the companies in whom they 
invest. This proposed rule would change the balance of power between 
citizens and corporations. I oppose it.
     
Kate Silbaugh.