From: Joseph Crump [JDC@ufcwlocal951.com]
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 12:56 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: Board of Directors Elections (s7-10-03)

Dear Sirs:

It is my understanding that the SEC is considering allowing
shareholders to nominate persons to serve on the boards of the companies
they own.  As someone whose pension relies on stock prices and therefore
the intergrity of the people who manage publicly traded companies, this
seems like a "no-brainer" to me!

Why shouldn't the "owners" of a company have a say in who governs the
company?

After the shenanigans by Enron, WorldCom, Adelphia and K-Mart
executives (and let's not forget Martha Stewart), I believe you owe it
to the "little guys" to decide in favor of giving greater rights and
control to shareholders.

Sincerely,

Joe Crump