From: Bill [wmaslen@cox.net] Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 12:45 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: S7-19-03 I would like to comment in favor of the proposed changes in File No. S7-19-03. In light of recent disclosures of malfeasance among corporate directors it is vital that stockholders be given a voice in selection of directors. In fact, the proposed changes don’t go far enough. Stockholdes should be allowed to nominate people for the BOD at any election. But the proposed rules changes are at least a start in making Boards of Directors accountable to stockholders. I hope the rules proposed in File No. S7-19-03 are adopted. Respectfully: William Maslen --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.639 / Virus Database: 408 - Release Date: 3/22/2004