[governance] Inputs for synthesis paper

[McTim]

All,

On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 7:00 AM, Milton L Mueller <mueller at syr.edu> wrote:
>
>
>>> > Conceptions of 'rights and the Internet' extend to the area of
>>> > positive
>>> > rights - for instance in the area of access, where a 'right to the
>>> > Internet' is being articulated by some groups, and to collective rights
>>> > like cultural rights, including the right to have an Internet in ones
>>> > own language, which can underpin the
>> > important IGF thematic area of cultural diversity.
>
> I oppose this language. As I have made clear, I don't think there is such a
> thing as a collective right, or a positive right that is meaningful in this
> context, and have no idea what is meant by "cultural rights" -- except that
> people have spent centuries violating all kinds of rights -- expression,
> association, life -- in an attempt to protect collectivities or cultures.
>

Agreed, I think we are really over-reaching here.

> I see that Parminder has chosen to ignore extensive evidence of contention
> around this issue on the list, and apparently thinks he can put his own
> views into our mouths. As always, we can engage with these disagreements
> honestly, or dishonestly; i.e., we can recognize in the statement
> differences of views about what rights are and how they are defined, or we
> one faction that is temporarily dominant and holding the pen.

I am agreeing 2x in one mail with Milton, will wonders never cease? ;-)


-- 
Cheers,

McTim
mctim.blogspot.com
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