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

[Barbara Simons <simons@acm.org>]

You are of course free to look at things any way you want.
I am talking about what I think is political reality.
Barbara

Jeff Williams wrote:

> Barbara and all,
>
>   I suppose that our members choose to look at things in a more positive
> manner.  If, for instance ICANN were to be replaced, we believe that
> with the history so far laid down, that the replacement would be better
> by far than what ICANN has become or is becoming.  WIPO would
> not be one or our first choices to say the least.
>
> Barbara Simons wrote:
>
> > 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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> Regards,
>
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