> -----Original Message-----
> 
> Thanks for putting this forward, insightful stuff that nicely restates and
> extends the views you've been articulating about GAC for some time.  You
> obviously hit some key nails right on the head.  My problem is, your tool of
> choice is something bigger than a hammer-more like a nuke.  I'm afraid I
> agree with Kathy that the consistently caustic tone, which would be fine in an
> IGP blog entry, seems entirely misplaced in a démarche from a SG that
> presumably would like to be able to communicate with and influence the
> GAC.

It's already been toned down. I thought Joy made some actionable suggestions which I will work on when I get a chance; there should be time in a few days to determine whether a joint statement is possible or whether we do a sign-on statement. I wouldn't give up yet. 

Take a crack at editing the doc.