>>> Norbert Klein <[log in to unmask]> 09/23/03 11:15PM >>>
>She was very
>strong in her statement, and clear that ICANN/WHOIS has to respect
>these. And a US panelist then said: "Well, if their legislation is not
>compatible, it will have to change!" Remember?

I do not recall this statement, but there are certainly people
in the US who think that way. Therefore, it is good that Bruce 
Tonkin's original language removes law enforcement access from
the scope of the TF. Otherwise the TF may get bogged down in
legislative activity regarding who is law enforcement and how
they get access.