Re: [atlarge-discuss] Report to the ERC from the ALAC-AG (2/2)

[Paul <notmyopinion@btinternet.com>]

The problem with one man one vote is that the voice of the
regions with the highest internet penetration may well
drown all other voices, in a tyranny of the majority.

This will not necessarily lead to problems, but you can
see how such a process might favour the interests of those
already connected over those who are trying to get there.

A mostly western electorate might consider a few dollars
a reasonable price to pay for "the internet" - whereas
many african users might hesitate to commit a month's
wages for the same service.

Maybe that's the sort of problem the regional organisations
will address?

And maybe new-ICANN developing-world government appointees
will be models of integrity, once away from the unfortunate
example of their kleptocratic leaders at home.

Maybe...

  Paul D




Richard Henderson wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul <notmyopinion@btinternet.com>
>
> > I can't see any way other than regions of ensuring that
> > the interests of users worldwide are represented in a
> > workable way.
> >
> >    Paul
>
> One man/woman One vote (as proposed by ALSC)
>
> Also as Icannatlarge.com already has clear Regional membership organisation
>
> see: http://www.theinternetchallenge.com/monitorpeoplesinternet.htm
> world@large: http://www.theinternetchallenge.com/memberswholelist.htm
> africa@large for Africa Region:
> http://www.theinternetchallenge.com/membersafrica.htm
> asia@large for Asia Region:
> http://www.theinternetchallenge.com/membersasia.htm
>
>
> I suggest you simply point everyone to these
>
> In short, the Regional membership already exists and is about to grow
> significantly.
>
> Richard Henderson
>
> ( @large Outreach Working Group Co-ordinator)

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 Paul the argumentative     ( notmyopinion@btinternet.com )
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