From: Thomsen, Rod [rod.thomsen@hp.com]
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 1:38 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: S7-19-03

Gentlemen,
 I support the proposal to allow investors to nominate directors to the
board. I'm tired of having the companies I own stock in, telling
employees that things are being done for the good of the investors, Yet
as an investor I receive no benefit have no voice in the direction of my
investment with the companies.
 I'm also sick of the board and CEOs treating company assets as their
own private piggy bank.(Massive loans to vice president forgiven.
Million plus bonuses for CEO and board while laying off thousands of
workers. I could rant on for a very long time)

If you can put any kind of control back into the system it would be
great.

Thank You.
Rod Thomsen
10453 Meadowlark Dr.
Boise Idaho. 83704