From: Douglas Estes [dce005@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 5:07 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: rule-number: S7-14-03 I support rule-number: S7-14-03, however, more needs to be done in this area. These new rules are important, but it is also important to keep in mind that this is only a first step toward opening up the corporate director nomination process. The SEC has discussed further reforms that would make it easier for minority shareholders to nominate directors. These are truly crucial steps for corporate democracy. This rule is only the first step toward opening up the boardrooms of corporate America. Thank you. Douglas C. Estes 629 Arguello Blvd. Apt. 303 San Francisco, CA 94118 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com