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On 10 Sep 2016 17:47, "Mueller, Milton L" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I now always refer to it as the “ICANN reforms.” Most people know what
ICANN is (that is what the debate is really about, after all), and the
language makes it clear that by stopping the transition the opponents are
also preventing the reform of ICANN’s accountability.
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SO: You really think those who want to stop the transition really care
about ICANN's accountability reforms? I doubt that line would be compelling
to them. Reasons that could make them realise the implications of their
action to them and their country(USA) may be something to ring in their
ears.
The FAQ seem to touch a bit on that.
Regards
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> From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Michael Oghia
> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2016 5:14 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Transition: For US Citizens (apologies for problems with
earlier versions)
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> Good point Wolfgang, plus it is more succinct.
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> -Michael
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> On Sat, Sep 10, 2016 at 11:06 AM, "Kleinwächter, Wolfgang" <
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>> I prefer the official ICANN language "IANA Stewardship Transition":
https://www.icann.org/iana-stewardship-questions
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>> Von: NCSG-Discuss im Auftrag von Subrenat, Jean-Jacques
>> Gesendet: Sa 10.09.2016 10:12
>> An: [log in to unmask]
>> Betreff: Re: [NCSG-Discuss] Transition: For US Citizens (apologies for
problems with earlier versions)
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>> Hello Michael,
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>> as a member of the ICG, but writing here in a private capacity, I would
like to point out the dangers of using the term "transition" too loosely.
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>> The proposal submitted by the ICG, based on input from the global
Internet community, does not call for the transition, in other words the
transfer of IANA, the entity itself. As you are aware, the original intent
of the United States Administration, as confirmed again by the NTIA in its
instructions of 2014, was and is the transition OF OVERSIGHT of the IANA
Functions.
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>> For anyone not fully versed in Internet matters, and there may be a
handful of them in legislative bodies in various countries, repeating that
what is at stake is the TRANSITION OF IANA amounts to waving a red flag,
suggestive of slyly abandoning sovereign rights. We must make clear, once
again, that it is the TRANSITION OF OVERSIGHT we are talking about.
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>> I plead with you, and with all the colleagues who have posted a great
number of messages on this thread, to make sure that the proper terminology
is used, failing which those messages may be counter-productive.
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>> Regards,
>> Jean-Jacques.
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>> De: "Michael Oghia" <[log in to unmask]>
>> À: [log in to unmask]
>> Envoyé: Samedi 10 Septembre 2016 09:14:05
>> Objet: Re: Transition: For US Citizens (apologies for problems with
earlier versions)
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>> Un updated version of this letter with hyperlinks and a call to oppose
S3034 that I just sent to Mitch McConnell as well (UofL = University of
Louisville):
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>> Dear Mr. McConnell,
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>> Hello, my name is Michael Oghia. I am a U.S. citizen and UofL alumnus
currently residing in Belgrade, Serbia, and I work as an independent
consultant within the Internet governance community. I am a member of
multiple constituencies of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and
Numbers (ICANN), including the Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group (NCSG). As
you know, the transition of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)
to the global multi-stakeholder community is supposed to occur on 30
September but is facing major opposition, often which is fueled by fear,
misinformation, partisan politics, and a lack of understanding.
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>> As a Kentucky citizen and member of the Internet governance community, I
adamantly urge you to support the transition as well as oppose S3034 (the
Protecting Internet Freedom Act). I cannot stress to you enough how this
issue is absolutely imperative for the United States as well as the global
Internet community. As National Telecommunications and Information
Administration (NTIA) chief Larry Stickler told Politico (based on previous
testimony to Congress): "It's important for the future of the Internet that
the transition not be blocked on Sept. 30 ... the delay would be 'giving a
gift to Russia and China.' ... government had spent 'two years developing a
plan,' and abandoning it would 'hurt the credibility of America in the eyes
of the rest of the world.'"
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>> Mr. McConnell, please, as one of your constituents I beg you -- do not
fall into the trap of useless, partisan politics on this issue. The IANA
transition will increase the accountability and transparency of ICANN,
better safeguard the domain name system (DNS) and wider Internet as a
global resource, and greatly enhance trust in U.S. leadership.
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>> I was initially hesitant to send this email but I hope that my plea
speaks to your integrity. If anything, I ask your team to contact me at any
time if you would like to know more about the transition from a
non-partisan, non-political perspective, and to research information about
the transition from a variety of sources (see:
https://www.icann.org/iana-stewardship-questions for ICANN's direct
response, as well as http://bit.ly/2cef7B2 and http://bit.ly/2cefIlT for
more information). Unlike some of the misinformation spreading across
certain political channels, I can vouch for this plan. Moreover, as someone
working in the field, I work with and personally know many of the people
who wrote the text of the transition. As such, I absolutely guarantee that
the transition is better for U.S. interests than not doing so.
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>> Thank you for your service to the people of Kentucky.
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>> Jackson, Breathitt County, Kentucky
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>> On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 10:39 AM, Michael Oghia < [log in to unmask] >
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>> It's my pleasure. Indeed, calling can be a bit tricky. I already
recieved a confirmation receipt of my email, and I too am curious to see
his stance (assuming he has one). I also tweeted his press secretary asking
if he has a stance. So, of course, I will share.
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>> Again, thanks for putting this together. And actually, I apologize for
forgetting to include a request for him to oppose S3034.
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>> On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Edward Morris < [log in to unmask] >
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>> Thank you so much for this and for your excellent prototype e-mail..
Although my experience suggests that calls do generate a bit greater
impact, in situations like yours where you are so far away from home an
e-mail like yours is a great idea. Thank you so much for doing this!
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>> If you get a response, Michael, please be so kind as to share with us.
I'm
>> personally unaware of any position Senator Paul has taken on the issue -
let's hope your message can help make it a positive one!
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>> Thanks again for your great work,
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>> On 9 Sep 2016, at 06:58, Michael Oghia < [log in to unmask] > wrote:
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>> Hi all,
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>> An update: I just sent to Rand Paul, a Republican senator from Kentucky
(the state where I am registered to vote). I have more faith that he and
his team will respond than Mitch McConnell, a senior Republican senator
from Kentucky who is the Senate majority leader. I never bother messaging
McConnell about anything that is remotely partisan because it is, frankly,
futile.
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>> Here is my letter in case someone wants to use it as a template and
add/modify it:
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>> Dear Dr. Paul,
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>> Hello, my name is Michael Oghia. I am a U.S. citizen currently residing
in Belgrade, Serbia, and I work as an independent consultant within the
Internet governance community. I am a member of multiple constituencies of
the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), including
the Non-Commercial Stakeholders Group (NCSG). As you know, the transition
of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) to the global
multi-stakeholder community is supposed to occur on 30 September but is
facing major opposition, often which is fueled by fear, misinformation,
partisan politics, and a lack of understanding.
>>
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>> As a Kentucky citizen and member of the Internet governance community, I
adamantly urge you to support the transition. As National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) chief Larry
Stickler told Politico (based on previous testimony to Congress): "It's
important for the future of the Internet that the transition not be blocked
on Sept. 30 ... the delay would be 'giving a gift to Russia and China.' ...
government had spent 'two years developing a plan,' and abandoning it would
'hurt the credibility of America in the eyes of the rest of the world.'"
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>> Dr. Paul, please -- do not fall into the trap of useless, partisan
politics on this issue. The IANA transition will increase the
accountability of ICANN, better safeguard the domain name system (DNS) and
wider Internet as a global resource, and enhance trust in U.S. leadership.
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>> I was initially hesitant to send this email but then I considered how
you have often defended Internet rights, and hope that my plea speaks to
your integrity. If anything, I ask your team to contact me at any time if
you would like to know more about the transition from a non-partisan,
non-political perspective, and to research information about the transition
from a variety of sources.. Unlike some of the misinformation spreading
across certain political channels, I can vouch for this plan. As someone
working in the field, I work with and personally know many of the people
who wrote the text of the
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