From: rmitchell [rmitchell@foxinternet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 1:20 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File#: S7-36-02 comment

Dear Mr. Katz

I am writing in support of proposed rule number S7-36-02
requiring mutual fund companies to disclose how the vote
on corporate proxy resolutions.  I ask that the the SEC  
vote in favor of #S7-36-02.  

First: With the recent disclosures of corporate scandals,
ethical lapses and outright fraud occuring in corporate
America.  We need greater accountability and transparency.
I have heard that over twenty percent of proxy votes come
from mutual funds.  That is a major voting block no matter
how you look at it. All of that is with the investors "money"
not the "money" of the mutual fund board.  The public must
have the right to know how "their money" is being voted.

Second:  Without having any way to know how my mutual fund
managers voted, I have no idea if they are voting in
my best interests, or theirs.  The two may well NOT be the
same.  I want potential and actual conflicts of interests
exposed.  I want to know my mutual funds stands on issues
I feel are important.

Finally:  Since I own mutual funds, I am entitled to know
how my money / proxy is being used.  I ask that the SEC
stand up for the investors and corporate accountablilty.

Just because other issues have pushed the accountability
issue to the back burner doesn't mean I and others still
aren't watching what the government and SEC do.
No backpetaling now.  Thank you.

Sincerely

Robert L Mitchell
23814 SE 371st 
Enumclaw WA 98022