[governance] FW: [A2k] keeping an eye on IP enforcement/ISP

[Suresh Ramasubramanian]

Michael Gurstein [17/03/08 13:28 -0700]:

>I think that the response to this deep uneasiness is not to reject the
>notion of the use of public means to ensure the public interest but rather
>to attempt in whatever way possible to ensure that those processes are
>accountable and responsible and this I believe should be the goal of CS

CS can help by working to ensure transparency / accountability etc in these
processes, definitely.  CS can be an independent stakeholder too - the
"user community" is critical in keeping ISPs on the straight and narrow
when it comes to not abusing their powers, and in keeping governments that
way as well, when it comes to legislation that affects this.

But CS can be one of two things - vocal and uninformed, or deeply involved,
engaged and informed. On the whole, I would prefer #2.

	suresh
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