August 30, 2007
I oppose any action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to weaken the rights of Americans to present resolutions for votes by the millions of investors like me who own stock in companies. (This in reference to SEC File Number S7-16-07.)
I urge the SEC and, if necessary, Congress to stop any initiatives that would limit the rights of shareholders to sponsor proxy resolutions or prevent investors from nominating members of corporate boards. My bottom line here is simple: I believe that it would be better for the SEC to take no action on their shareholder resolution initiatives than it would be for the Commission to destroy the rights of shareholders.
The SEC should focus on putting the interests of investors first. I urge Congress to monitor this situation and get involved to ensure that, above all other things, the SEC is the servant of the American public and its best interests. Do not allow the voice of investors to be silenced!
Thank you for your attention to my comments.
Sincerely,
R. St. Angelo