Petition for Rulemaking (SEC File No. 4-461) re: 14a-8(i)8
From: Fleming, Bill [bfleming@txi.com]
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 4:43 PM
To: 'rule-comments@sec.gov'
Subject: Petition for Rulemaking (SEC File No. 4-461) re: 14a-8(i)8




Mr. Jonathan G. Katz, Secretary
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549



Dear Mr. Katz:

I want to direct your attention to the Rulemaking Petition proposed by 
The Committee of Concerned Shareholders and James McRitchie. It suggests 
the ONLY way to bring our democratic traditions into the corporate 
election process, and eliminate the rubber stamp dictatorships that result 
from the present system of electing directors.  Boards should be independent.  
The c.e.o. and other officers should not have anything to do with board 
selection.  They have enriched themselves too long at the expense of 
company owners (shareholders).  There has been a gross conflict of interest 
in the present system.  Corporate officers are, after all, employees.  
They have been ruling companies not the majority of owners. 

Please be forward-looking and demonstrate true character in helping us to 
break down virtual governing monopolies in corporate America.




Sincerely,

Bill Fleming