[governance] US position on ITRs

[Carlos A. Afonso]

Hmmm, the same introduction also reads: "...the United States will not
support proposals that would increase the exercise of control over
Internet governance or content. The United States will oppose efforts to
broaden the scope of the ITRs to empower any censorship of content or
impede the free flow of information and ideas."

Like hiding their own tail -- the USA leads in proposals like SOPA,
PIPA, TPP. Is like they are saying: "no increased control, no censorship
or interference in the free flow of information and ideas... except when
exercised by us."

--c.a.

On 08/11/2012 08:02 AM, Adam Peake wrote:
> Strong words: "the Internet has evolved to operate in a separate and
> distinct environment that is beyond the scope or mandate of the ITRs
> or the International Telecommunication Union."  Supports the current
> "multi-stakeholder" organizations naming ISOC, IETF, W3C, RIRs and
> ICANN.  Global communications market is competitive, ITRs have been
> important in achieving this, as a result they need minimal, if any,
> changes.
> 
> <http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/telecom/196031.htm>
> 
> Adam
> 

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