[bestbits] Should a U.S. candidate back away?

[Sarah Kiden]

Dear Dave,

I agree with Ayden, Poncelet and Renata that a candidate should not back
away. Since this is a committee (that is the key word for me), it is good
to have diversity in different aspects - geographical, gender, experience,
etc, etc, etc. Some 'relatively new' entrants will have so much to learn
from your experience.

Kind regards,

Sarah

On Thu, Aug 24, 2017 at 12:35 AM, Dave Burstein <daveb at dslprime.com> wrote:

> Folks
>
> I care deeply about policy issues, so I'd be glad to serve BestBits, a
> valuable Forum.
>
> Whan I volunteered, there was a shortage of candidates. That's now
> changed; five other people whose experience suggests that they are
> appropriate are now running.
>
> The "Internet Governance" space has been dominated by the U.S. and allies
> while the majority of Internet users are now on the other side of the
> global North-South divide.
>
> If a few people email me offlist, I'll withdraw. It's no great sacrifice
> to give up an unpaid post, especially when I'm swamped with work.
>
> On the other hand, I do bring some strengths to the group. I'm a tech
> reporter who has learned a great deal about networks over 18 years. I've
> made a point of asking those in the Global South what are most important
> international policies for bringing down the cost of access. (Answers
> include: the high cost of backhaul/transit, unreasonable royalties, and the
> unwillingness of giant companies to hire or pay taxes locally.)
>
> I'm the only candidate from the U.S. and back away if a few people think I
> should.
>
> Dave
>
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