[ICANN-EU] Re: [icann-candidates] ICANN hubbub

[Barbara Simons <simons@acm.org>]

I share your concern.  My worry is that if ICANN were
eliminated, we might end up with something even worse,
with the most likely replacement candidate being WIPO.
Barbara

Michael McNulty wrote:

> With the refreshingly emotional debate about ICANN governance reaching something
> of a crescendo, I personally think it's advisable for everyone to check their
> "hole cards".
>
> It is perfectly within the realm of possibility that
> ICANN users could create such a storm of indignation that
> the U.S. Department of Commerce (or the Congress) could feel impelled to step
> in,
> and even preempt ICANN's role in Internet governance.  I think
> this is even more likely under a Republican administration.
>
> But, then where would we be?  I know others disagree, but
> for my part, I think this would be the worst of all scenarios.
>
> Michael McNulty
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