Subject: S7-25-97 Date: 11/12/97 10:22 AM I am writing to voice my objections to the SEC's new proposed rules (S7-25-97). If adopted, these rules will all but destroy the rights of American shareholders. Please stop these proposed rules from going forward. Either let the existing rules stand or develop new rules that better protect shareholders. American shareholders are counting on you to safeguard our rights. Don't let these proposed rules be another set of regulations from Washington that favor big business. The process as it stands today is an important tool for protecting my financial interests as a stock owner. It is also an important marketplace mechanism for promoting corporate accountability and corporate responsibility. Please protect American shareholders by stopping the proposed rules from going forward. Sincerely, David S. Ehle dehle@bendnet.com