From: RabbiFred@aol.com Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 3:28 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: Re: File Numbers S7-36-02 and S7-38-02 Re: File Numbers S7-36-02 and S7-38-02 Att'n: Mr. Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary, SEC Dear Secretary Katz: As a clergyperson, investor, and citizen, I am writing in strong support of the proposed rules regarding proxy voting disclosure by mutual funds and investment advisers (File Numbers S7-36-02 and S7-38-02). Clearly the disclosures required by these proposed rules -- of votes, as well as of procedures and guidelines -- is in keeping with the best interests of investors and 'the market' alike. At the same time, the new rules also uphold values of transparency and accountability and honesty, without which the system threatens to break down. Mutual fund owners like myself are interested in seeing how, and toward what ends, our finanical power is being leveraged. This is information we need to know for ethical, political, and financial reasons alike. I would like to only place my money with mutual funds who share my views on the issues that as a purchaser I should rightfully be able to weigh in on. While the mechanics of proportional voting by number of mutual fund shares held are understandably too messy to implement, the least we can do is insist on transparency. Thank you for putting these suggested rules forward, and for the opportunity for public input. I hope you will go forward with making these proposals into rules, for the common good. Sincerely, Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb 301/767-3333 - rabbifred@aol.com Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane - Bethesda, MD 20817