[governance] Where are we going?

[Robin Gross]

Is not a precedent for freedom of expression in Internet governance a 
practical gain?

Robin


Vittorio Bertola wrote:

> Robin Gross ha scritto:
>
>> Imposing all intolerances cumulatively on everyone is a terrible 
>> policy choice.  Please leave room for those who want to have a 
>> discussion at .abortion to have that discussion.  Please do not 
>> decide for everyone in the world that that conversation can't happen 
>> because that right has not evolved in all countries.  Those countries 
>> will block that speech without needing ICANN to prevent it.
>
>
> I'm not saying that ICANN should only approve what is approved by 
> everyone. It should not reject only what is rejected by everyone, 
> though. There needs to be dialogue, consensus building and, in the 
> end, an attempt to respect everyone's opinions.
>
> Still, while I see the outrage and strong sentiments that such a 
> proposal would stir, I fail to see what would be the advancement in 
> rights determined by hosting a discussion on abortion at 
> www.pro.abortion rather than at www.proabortion.com. I take the 
> consideration about personal freedom, but I also see some people's 
> private sensitivities being harmed with no practical gain. I have no 
> final opinion on this, but I can't help wondering what's the point of 
> that.


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