[governance] Letter to Rod Beckstrom

[David Allen]

On Sep 20, 2009, at 3:29 PM, McTim wrote:

> On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 10:15 PM, David Allen
> <David_Allen_AB63 at post.harvard.edu> wrote:
>>> )  first, the text of ICANN's Articles of Incorporation contain the
>>> following words :
>>
>> ...
>>>
>>> Couldn't these words be qualified as defining a social purpose ?
>>>
>> Whyever - given the realities of actual behavior, over numerous  
>> years now -
>> would we expect these words to describe fact on the ground?
>>>
>>> There will be opportunities for all actors in the coming months to  
>>> weigh
>>> in
>>>
>> Actual history makes clear that only favored interests will be heard.
>
> Actual history makes it clear that only people who speak up have a
> chance to be heard.
>
> My experience in ICANN processes is radically different than yours.  I
> speak, am heard, and have an effect on policy issues that I care
> about.
>
> If we leave it to corporates, and don't voice our opinions, then of
> course only their voices will be heard.
>
> -- 
> Cheers,
>
> McTim

McTim,

As we know, I have greatest respect for you.

At the same time, a very large and representative swath of folks bring  
the exact opposite experience - from yours - to the table of history.

As said, that leaves no reason to waste time further.

Cheers,  David
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