From: DMIngall [dmingall@alaska.com] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 2:15 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Cc: Representive Don Young; Senator Ted Stevens Subject: S7-14-03 Dear Decision Makers: Subject: rule-number S7-14-03 I encourage you to support rule-number S7-14-03, but this is only the first step toward opening up the boardrooms of corporate America. The 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. We need further reforms that would make it easier for minority shareholders to nominate directors. These are truly crucial steps for corporate democracy. Sincerely Dan M Ingall 5847 DeBarr Road Apt 22 Anchorage, AK 99504-2329 dmingall@alaska.com