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Kim,
Thanks for your detailed answer. Let me add some comments below.

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> I would be excited to take on the responsibilities to review, advise on,
> and assist in the implementation of a WHOIS policy that is mutually
> acceptable to all stakeholders of ICANN.  I am certainly aware that the
> views diverge widely, but I am confident that the review team, as a
> cohesive group, can reach a consensus that will appease all groups to a
> large extent.

This is one of the interesting - and scary - things about the whole "review team" concept. As I have said in my analysis of the AoC, it reproduces the politics of ICANN and almost invites the review team to re-make whatever policy it is they are reviewing. Can you give me a better idea of what it is the RT actually is reviewing? And what effect its reviews might have? It is always been a bit odd that the U.S. government singled out Whois for a special review team. 

> Of course, no solution will be able to cater to
> everyone's needs and that, I would submit, is not the goal, but to find
> an equitable balance among the various views, needs, and desires.

Here it sounds as if you think the RT will be making policy. I think we need a better understanding of what the purpose of this RT is. 

--MM

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