From: Joel Diskin [jmdiskin@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 11:20 AM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File Number S7-36-02 and S7-38-02

Dear Secretary Katz:

I am writing today to express my support of the SEC's recently proposed
rules regarding proxy voting guidelines and vote disclosure by mutual funds
and investment advisers, File Number S7-36-02 and S7-38-02.  This is a VERY
important step in restoring confidence  in the equity markets.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed rules.

Sincerely,

Joel M. Diskin, CFP(tm)
Phone:  586-776-2540
Fax:  586-776-2620
Toll-free:  888-283-4447
jmdiskin@comcast.net

Joel M. Diskin, CFP(tm), is a registered principal of, and offers securities
through Walnut Street Securities, Inc.,  Member NASD and SIPC.  He is also
the president of WealthSpan Senior Advisors, Inc. and a professional member
of First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC, a registered investment advisor
with the SEC specializing in socially responsible investments.  WealthSpan
Senior Advisors, Inc. and First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC are
separate and independent from each other and neither company is an affiliate
or subsidiary of Walnut Street Securities, Inc.