[ga-icann] Journalist simple questions I did not know how to respond

[Jefsey Morfin <jefsey@wanadoo.fr>]

A journalist just called me with very simple questions. As I am lost in the 
US intricacies could someone help me with simple responses.

1. he was under the impression that USG wanted to privatize the Internet in 
transfering its part to iCANN before Oct. 1st, 2000, but the iCANN had 
requested an extension of the USG umbrella for 6 months to one year. I said 
it was correct.

2. He asks "it means the USG should have fully disengaged between April 1st 
and Oct 1st, 2001. Is that true? if yes what is the date?"

3. He asks "by then what are the changes to happen?"

4. He asks "who will that concern?"

5. He asks "who is then on the Board? Elected by who? Accountable to who?"

6. He asks "what happen from then on if the iCANN does not fulfill its 
mission?"

7. He asks "could the USA start their own root system like China if they 
are not happy with iCANN?"

Jefsey

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