Inspired work Milton. Reading it gives a stark indication of where we're
headed if we don't successfully combat staff and GAC overreach. It's not a
place any of us want to go.

As requested, here is a link to the GAC Beijing Communique:

http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/gac-to-board-11apr13-en.pdf

Thanks for taking the lead and getting this done.



On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 8:35 PM, Milton L Mueller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Dear all
> I have gotten a good start on some comments on the GAC Beijing communique.
> Some of you may not yet appreciate how significant it is for the board to
> ask for public comment on a GAC advice. In this case, it seems that the GAC
> has really overstepped its bounds, and if you read my comment draft you
> will get a better idea why I think so. A strong response from the ICANN
> "community" will help overcome this subversive document.
>
> I would very much like to see the NCSG as a whole speak with a unified
> voice on this topic.
>
> Take a look at this URL.
>
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d6GT0zqLjU6e7Js-TE2Gjlm_-B5xvhE5CrRPZSV3oV4/edit?usp=sharing
>
> At this stage, I would refrain from making direct edits in the text, but
> do make comments regarding the text. We can also discuss and debate on the
> NCSG list. I have the GAC advice downloaded so do not have a link for it.
> If someone else can quickly supply one please do so, otherwise I will dig
> it up in a day or two.
>
> Milton L. Mueller
> Professor, Syracuse University School of Information Studies
> Internet Governance Project
> http://blog.internetgovernance.org
>