Good point Wolfgang, plus it is more succinct.

-Michael

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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> Wolfgang
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> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> 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.
>
> Regards,
> Jean-Jacques.
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>
> ----- Mail original -----
> 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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> Sincerely,
>
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> Michael J. Oghia
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> Jackson, Breathitt County, Kentucky
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> iGmena communications manager
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> 2016 ISOC IGF returning ambassador
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> Independent #netgov consultant & editor
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> Email: [log in to unmask]
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> Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mikeoghia
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> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia
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> On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 10:39 AM, Michael Oghia < [log in to unmask] >
> wrote:
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> Hi Ed,
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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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> Best,
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> On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Edward Morris < [log in to unmask] >
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> Michael,
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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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> Ed
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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.
>
> Here is my letter in case someone wants to use it as a template and
> add/modify it:
>
>
>
> Dear Dr. Paul,
>
>
> 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.
>
>
> 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.'"
>
>
> 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.
>
>
> 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 transition. I absolutely guarantee that the
> transition is better for U.S. interests than not doing so.
>
>
> Thank you for your service to the people of Kentucky.
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Michael J. Oghia
> Jackson, Breathitt County, Kentucky
>
>
> iGmena communications manager
> 2016 ISOC IGF returning ambassador
> Independent #netgov consultant & editor
>
>
> Email: [log in to unmask]
> Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mikeoghia
> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoghia
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> On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 7:34 AM, Sonigitu Ekpe < [log in to unmask] > wrote:
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> Good opinion.
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> How many shall be willing to do what you are suggesting, when it shall
> favour many Americans.
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> How do you shot yourself?
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> On 9 Sep 2016 6:24 a.m., "Michael Oghia" < [log in to unmask] > wrote:
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> Thank you for putting this information together and for this important
> call..
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> Michael J. Oghia
> iGmena communications manager
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> 2016 ISOC IGF returning ambassador
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> Independent #netgov consultant & editor
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> Belgrade, Serbia
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> Skype: mikeoghia
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> Twitter | LinkedIn
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> On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 3:19 AM, Edward Morris < [log in to unmask] >
> wrote:
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> Hello everybody,
> My apology for my multiple efforts to get this to you. My spell check and
> font selector seem to have a mind of their own this morning. My sincere
> apologies. The message, however, remains the same and is important.
> Next week is a crucial time in the life of the transition. The
> administration needs to notify Congress by September 15th of it's intention
> to proceed. Although a high priority issue for a few Congressmen in the so
> called House Freedom Caucus, the transition is something that has really
> flown under the radar for most Senators and Representatives.
>
> I'd like to tell everyone in the NCSG that the United States Congress
> cares about what you think.. It does not. Individual Congresspersons,
> though, do care what their constituents think - that's where we need your
> help.
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> American members of the NCSG, both institutions and individuals, it's time
> to let your elected representatives know what you think of the transition.
> The best way to do this is to call Washington and tell your Senator,
> Representative or their staff person what you want them to do regarding the
> elimination of US government stewardship of the internet through the IANA
> contract.
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> Please today please call your Senator or Representative, or preferably
> both, today and tell them that:
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> 1. You, or your organisation, are active members of the ICANN community
> representing noncommercial users,
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> 2. You support the transition of the internet from the US government to
> the multi-stakeholder community (if you do),
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> 3. (For Senators) You oppose S3034, the mis-named Protecting Internet
> Freedom Act, or
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> 4. (For Representatives) You oppose HR 5329, the Securing America's
> Internet Domains Act of 2016,
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> You can reach your Senator or Representative through the Capitol
> switchboard at 202-224-3121.
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> If you do not know your representative you can obtain his or her identity
> here:
> http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ Expat Americans should contact
> the Senator and Representative of the district where you currently cast
> your remote ballot in elections (or where you last resided, if you do not
> currently vote in the United States).
>
> In addition, please call the Secretary of the Department of Commerce Penny
> Pritzker at 202-482-2112 and:
> 1. Identify yourself, your affiliation and that you are an active member
> of the ICANN community representing noncommercial users and that
> 2. you support the transition (if you do) and expect the Department of
> Commerce to proceed as scheduled at the end of this month and not extend
> the current IANA contract or propose a new one.
>
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> The time to talk is over: Americans. If you want he transition to occur
> the time to act is today. Not Monday, today. The way to act is by calling,
> not writing. The impact is much greater.
>
> Thank yu for your consideration.
>
> Best,
>
> Ed Morris
>