[governance] Consensus call on rights statement - yes or no

[Stefano Trumpy]

>Folks, I am about to post the final version of the rights statement. 
>Time has run out, and we have to give a YES or NO response within 48 
>hours.

I support the statement,
Stefano Trumpy

>
>I have had to try to steer a path between those who would feel 
>uncomfortable with any statement that suggested exploring new and 
>contentious rights, and those who would want to reject any statement 
>that did not. Milton described the problem as insoluble - perhaps he 
>is right. But with many of us feeling that this rights theme must be 
>explored, I have had to try to come up with something acceptable to 
>both parties.
>
>I believe the only way this could be done was to substantially 
>change the emphasis of the statement. I have attempted to do this, 
>and in the process may well have upset some. My intention here is 
>quite clear - to get a statement acceptable to this list. To me it's 
>important that we advance the theme and have this emphasis at Cairo.
>
>In the process we may all have to give a little. We may not agree 
>with everything.
>
>I've changed the order of a few things to improve acceptability, 
>emphasis, and expression. More than I normally would want to at this 
>stage. But I believe that was necessary to get a consensus statement.
>
>Let me also say that this has been one of the most interesting 
>discussions on this list for some time, with some very valid, 
>expert, and differing opinions being advanced.
>
>My attempt at a statement acceptable to everyone follows in a 
>separate message.
>
>
>Ian Peter
>Ian Peter and Associates Pty Ltd
>PO Box 10670 Adelaide St  Brisbane 4000
>Australia
>Tel (+614) 1966 7772 or (+612) 6687 0773
>www.ianpeter.com
>
>
>
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