Re: [ga] Request for a Clarifying Vote

["James Love" <james.love@cptech.org>]

Richard, I don't think this is necessary.   Both motions passed by large
margins.   They were similiar, but there were a few significant differences.
People who really didn't like Motion 1 and liked Motion 2 can take comfort
in the fact that Motion 2 got a higher vote total.  I voted for both, and
don't think there is any purpose in undermining either result.   Both
commanded large majorities, and the results speak for themselves.  People
can make what they want of the results, just like they do with regard to
other elections, such as the at large election results.  If we are going to
have new votes, they should be about issues where the GA needs to express
its views.  I think one basic area concerns the issue of how the ICANN board
of directors is elected.  Others may have some other priorities.  The reform
process is rolling along.  Motion 2 asks us to provide input to the reform
process, so we should do that too.

   Jamie

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Henderson" <richardhenderson@ntlworld.com>
To: <ga@dnso.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 5:01 AM
Subject: [ga] Request for a Clarifying Vote


HelpIn the light of the Chair's misinterpretation of this week's vote, made
possible by the confusing addition of a second motion;

And in the light of an analysis of how people voted, which indicated
overwhelming preference for Motion 1;

I am left with the clear conviction that if you really want to know the
truth, a further vote should be run, in which we should ask people to vote
for WHICH motion they prefer.

I therefore duly request the initiation of procedures leading to this vote:

I prefer the Re-Bid option
I prefer the Self-Reform option
I oppose both options

ONE vote (X) to be permitted.

(Where those terms above refer in more detail to Motions 1 and 2 in this
week's vote.)

I invite comments and opinions. I welcome support for this proposal. I
recognise the inconvenience of yet another vote. I attribute that entirely
to the obstructive actions of certain parties.

By the way, we have every right to vote for a clear outcome.

Since the Chair seems to have misinterpreted this week's vote, we obviously
need another one to clear things up.

Those afraid of the truth, say: NO.

Richard Henderson

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