>>> 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.