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I certainly agree that placing existing I'net bodies, including ICANN and IGF under ITU is a bad idea whose time should not come.<BR>
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The present setup is undoubtedly wanting from a theoretical viewpoint. But the practical reality is that it works, more or less. It maintains the distributed nature of the I'net. <BR>
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Those who were offended by seeing VIP badges on the most junior governmental representatives in Nairobi ain't seen nothing yet if the ITU were to take the control for which it has been itching from the start.<BR>
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I wonder whether those in the IG Caucus who have spoken for ITU have actually seen it at work in Geneva and elsewhere. Its culture is distinctly opposed to multistakeholderism and in favor of government regulation and corporate influence.<BR>
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The current setup is undoubtedly messy-looking on an organizational chart, but a beautiful, clear chart will most likely lead to centralized control with heavy influence of governments like China. <BR>
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We should be wary of what I see as the esthetics of the policeman, calling for everyone to stand to attention in the queue.We should learn not to be frightened of and to live with ambiguity, instability and uncertainty -- also amongst the principles operative in the universe.<BR>
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Best regards, Rony Koven, World Press Freedom Committee<BR>
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In a message dated 10/11/11 8:46:19 AM, dogwallah@gmail.com writes:<BR>
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