[governance] Caucus at IGF stock taking meeting

[Jeanette Hofmann]

Actually I didn't think of a tax in the literal sense. I rather thought 
of the revenue raised from .org etc.
jeanette

Milton Mueller wrote:
>>>> Parminder at ITforChange.net 2/1/2007 8:06:12 AM >>>
>> Your suggestions for raising funds are very interesting. A 'tax' 
>> on domain names is a good idea, since the money is to be used 
>> for IG related public policy activity. 
> 
> Who speaks for the people who pay this tax? What representation,
> control or accountability do domain name registrants have over the IGF?
> (I would suggest: none)
> 
> The principle of no taxation without representation is fundamental to
> democratic governance. 
> 
> 
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