Re: [ga] Re: Role of US Government

["Roberto Gaetano" <ga_chair@hotmail.com>]

Patrick, William,

> > > setting up another competing root which is not subject to USG laws 
>except
> > > as it relates to internet use within its jurisdiction.
> >
> > But that would not be relevant in this forum, since this forum is
> > dealing exclusive with matters under ICANN's area of control.
>
>......
>
>And I'd suggest that it is the Chair who should adjudicate on where the 
>line
>should be drawn.  It's like saying we can't discuss the competition.


The issue of alternater roots is clearly on the border line, and 
historically the discussion has taken place also in this forum because the 
matter is of true interest, even if from a strict point of view is not 
related to ICANN.

This said, I would personally recommend (i.e. as a participant, not as 
Chair) that we focus in the next few days specifically on the contribution 
to give to ICANN + NC on the specifics of the contract, and on the 
elections. We have already so many posts to read without engaging in 
theoretical discussions on competition and alternate roots, that are not at 
all out of order, but possibly badly timed.

Just a personal opinion.

Regards
Roberto


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