Re: [members-meeting] Re: [icann-eu] Summary

[t byfield <tbyfield@panix.com>]

jeanette wrote:

> > ... I would be open to such a model if someone were able to show 
> > convincingly that the results of indirect elections are more 
> > representative, fair and democratic than direct elections. 

this -- as well as jeanette's remark (omitted) about supporting 
direct elections as a tactical position -- both seem quite good.

and karl wrote:

> To my mind, these ancillary benefits are so incredibly valuable that the
> possibility of indirect elections should not even be considered.

the problem is that these ancillary benefits remain theoretical.

cheers,
t