From: Turner Steve-G13268 [S.Turner@motorola.com]
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 1:45 PM
To: 'rule-comments@sec.gov'
Subject: Please support more openness in the board election process

I am writing to express my support for opening up the board election process to 
shareholder input.  I would like to see a measure MUCH more open than the 
proposed rule, but at least it is a step in the right direction.  Every year, I 
am infuriated that I have only a "Yes" or "Abstain" vote for a pre-selected 
board.  There is no real shareholder representation.  Only in extreme cases can 
the directors be removed.  Case in point the recent Disney elections where 45% of 
shares opposed to Mr. Eisner.  Given the fact that a large number of shares don't 
vote, and hence support the nominated slate, it is clear that a majority of 
voting shareholders want to see change, and yet he is still on the board.  If 
there had been an alternative candidate, he would be gone and the shareholders 
interest would be served.

Corporate governance is one of the last bastions of totalitarianism.  Please open 
up the process.

Thank you,
Steve Turner
675 Spring Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126