[bestbits] [governance] Your key ICANN issues as a user

[John Curran]

On Jun 20, 2014, at 5:39 AM, Ian Peter <ian.peter at ianpeter.com> wrote:

> John, to be clear
>  
> I did not propose a tax.
>  
> I suggested that a proportion of current income (which I described as a tax) be allocated to dealing with social issues such as digital divide.

Acknowledged.  I am unable to find such social issues in ICANN's charter, so this 
allocation is indeed a "tax" on the organization, regardless of your labeling.
 
> It’s neither unreasonable or unusual for those who profit from a sphere of activity to donate some of their income/profits to associated areas.  Indeed, some would see it as a worthwhile investment in improving the environment from which income is derived.
 
While I agree that it is not unusual, note that ICANN is _not-for-profit_ with 
a specific mission; again, those who are profiting from its sphere of activity 
would be the service and content providers (generally for-profit endeavors 
throughout the globe.)  Or are you suggesting that ICANN be made into a 
for-profit endeavor, and that it be uniquely taxed for this purpose?

/John

Disclaimer: my views alone.


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