Date:    1/5/98  5:58 PM
Subject: Re: rule S7-25-97

Hello and greetings to the person who reads the email at the SEC.
     
It has come to my attention that the SEC is considering a rule that would 
prevent many stockholder initiatives from being deliberated and voted upon at 
open stockholder meetings.  This is an awful idea and I want you to notice 
that I oppose it.  Please make a little jot in the "no" column.
     
Anyone who takes the time to track the erosion of accountability of 
corporations in this country and the drastic expansion of corporate priviledge 
and protections under the law would not be SURPRISED to hear of this latest 
nibble against democracy, but no knowledgable citizen could support it.
     
Thanks for reading the mail, and good day to you.
     
Ruthann Gordon, Seattle WA