Suzanne Polen
1109 East End Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
     
November 6, 1997
     
     
Arthur Levitt, Chairman
Securities and Exchange Commission
450  5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20549
     
Dear Chairman Levitt:
     
As a shareholder in about 25 companies, with a net worth in excess of $3 
million, I have followed the policies of the companies I invest in, been 
selective in choosing companies, and ensured that my trust manager votes 
proxies on issues of importance to me:  proper and ethical business management.
     
I am writing to add my voice in opposition to the proposed new rules of the 
SEC (S7-25-97).  These rules will reduce my right to speak though the shareholder 
process.
     
I am pleased that the SEC reversed the Cracker Barrel Decision.  Yet now we 
are faced with blocks to our input.
     
I want to be able to invest in our U.S. economy.  I think I have a right to 
insure checks and balances so that corporate management will take seriously 
their internal governance, environmental, and social impact decisions.
     
I urge you to uphold the right of individual shareholders.
     
     
Sincerely,
     
     
Phone 412-242-7013                                              Fax 412-244-0167