From: dma1guy@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 12:16 AM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. S7-36-02



Dear SEC Secretary,

I am writing in support of the SEC's proposed rule to require mutual fund 
companies to disclose how they vote on corporate proxy resolutions.  

The recent wave of corporate scandals underscores that corporate America needs 
greater transparency and accountability.  Fund shareholders should have the 
ability and opportunity to insist on more responsible behavior on the part 
of the publicly-chartered companies in which they invest.
 
In the absence of public disclosure of proxy policies and proxy voting 
records, there is no way for me to know whether the manager of my mutual 
fund is acting in a manner that reflects my wishes.  As a mutual fund 
shareholder, I want to know how my mutual fund is voting on issues related 
to executive pay, board make-up and independence, environmental protection, 
and other issues that matter to me.  I want potential conflicts of interest 
exposed.  

I believe that as an owner of a mutual fund, I am entitled to know how my 
proxy is being voted. I urge the SEC to stand up for investors and for 
corporate accountability and to vote in favor of the proposed proxy voting 
rule.

Thank you for your attention.


Donald Anderson

1250 S. Race Street

Denver, Colorado 
80210