From: Steve [zst9@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 1:37 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: S7-19-03 Dear SEC, I support the changes that you are recommending to allow investor nominees for boards of the directors on the proxy ballot. Increased corruption and selfish actions of corporate board of directors coming to light, so the new SEC proposal is a first step toward in keeping at by actions that hurt common shareholder interests. Sincerely, Steve Schenck P.O. Box 397 Simi Valley, CA 93062