[atlarge-discuss] Vendetta against Sotiris?

["Richard Henderson" <richardhenderson@ntlworld.com>]

I can see the reasoning behind some people's argument for removing Sotiris
from the panel. A parallel might be the opposition that existed in UK to the
IRA being allowed democratic seats as long as they refused to abandon their
weapons. In rejecting the electoral process, they were perceived by some as
ineligible because - not acknowledging the legitimacy of any elections -
they might at any stage resort to other means.

Moreover, Sotiris's style is problematical to some.

However, I am really and sincerely concerned that there is a vendetta going
on against him just because he's antagonised some people. To take the IRA
parallel further, the fact remained that large numbers of people wanted them
(or their political wing Sinn Fein) to represent them.

I am sceptical about some people's motives, however much their actions can
be backed up by 'logic'.

I am concerned to see this organisation gain a reputation for genuine
democratic process, because we need to be able to demonstrate this, in order
to argue the case for democratic representation on the ICANN Board. We need
to demonstrate that it can be done.

Sotiris didn't accept the election methods and processes, but - short of
giving up the fight - he had no real alternative except to go along with it,
protesting all the way.

Just because he does not accept the process that took place does not mean
(logically) that either (a) people weren't allowed to vote for him (they
did); or (b) that he did not wish to represent them (he does).

People want him to represent them. He wants to represent them. If, in
between, the process was or was not legitimate, it is nevertheless entirely
consistent that people (who may also question the process) *still* want him
to represent them and that he *still* wants to represent them.

Just because he objects to the process does not mean that the democratic
will cannot be carried out.

I repeat, it is perfectly clear to me that a vendetta is being waged against
Sotiris by some people who just don't like his style. The democratic
integrity of the recent election needs to be demonstrated by an enquiry by
an Electoral Commission charged with organising future elections; and the
democratic integrity of the recent election needs to be demonstrated by
respecting the wishes of the people who voted for Sotiris.

If, as you have argued, the election was fair, then you should accept the
wish of the electorate to have Sotiris on the panel.

This, too, is a logical argument which deserves some recognition of being
reasonable.

My motive, as I say, is not vendetta or favouritism for Sotiris, but defence
of the democratic process... without which, we can never present a moral
case for ICANN, too, to introduce democratic processes and integrity.


Yrs,

Richard Henderson



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