Re: [ga] Quasi-Government/ICANN

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eric and all former DNSO GA members or other interested
stakeholders/users,

  And this has covered a span of two separate administrations from
opposite political parties.  Although at least the prior administration
did
offer a number of warnings to the than constituted ICANN BOD and
staff of the public but non-official sort...

Hugh Dierker wrote:

>    Open letter,
>
> I write here as the Honorary Chairman of the Business Advisory Council
> of California.
>
> Those of us regularly involved in business both large and small, have
> found repeatedly over time that industries do best when they self
> regulate themselves in a socio-economically responsible manner. When
> what we should innately know as the confines or ethical business are
> adopted and practiced by the women and men in business. This truth
> crosses all geographic and geopolitical lines and indeed is a solid
> truth that crosses all multicultural and linguistic boundaries and is
> our one truly common language of business. We have found that if we
> place what is good for the industry above what is good for immediate
> financial gain for one we prosper with a firm foundation and not a
> bubble or a crack soon to become a fissure.
>
> We agree that there is a proper and irresistable role of governance in
> our affairs. We agree to abide by the rule of law and suffer
> consequences for violation of duly enacted regulatory schematics that
> maintain order, safety and security. We agree to render unto Ceasar
> that which is Ceasars'. We who are dependent upon the will of the
> people in the marketplace give just due to the will of the people
> through representation in governmental affairs.
>
> We whole heartedly accept that at certain times and in certain
> conditions our political leaders must cede some authority and
> ministerial tasking and production through contract with our
> competitors in order to accomplish appropriate mandates. However we
> must insist on strict compliance with the letter of our laws when
> essential matters effecting the people are allowed to be placed in the
> hands of private enterprizes.
>
> Especially when a government contractor who operates under the
> priviledge of not for profit status and can compete and regulate
> others in the industry not only locally but interstate and
> internationally we must insist on strict compliance not only with laws
> but with principles. Clearly this strict compliance has not been
> forthcoming from ICANN. MOUs and Contracts must not only strictly
> comply but both parties must have their own house in order and be
> organized and operated in the manner and exactitude required to be in
> good standing.
>
> Not once has the Federal Government stepped in and questioned or
> enforced compliance by ICANN. Not once has it audited either business,
> tax, civil rights, Davis Bacon, Anti-Trust or International Treaty or
> security matters to determine compliance. Rights, duties and
> responsibilites all go hand in hand. It would appear that the DoC
> maintains its' rights here but not its' duties or responsibilities.
>
> Sincerely,
> Dr. Eric Hugh Dierker
>
>
>
>

Regards,

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