Dear Co-Chairs,
Please allow me to correct certain of the misstatements that have recently issued, while the rest of us are trying to work.
First, I decided nothing. The decision referred to was made by the Legal Subteam.
Second, I was not "pipped to the post" to use the the anachronistic sporting phrase, since I was not racing to do anything. Indeed, I have said far less than I might, so that I am not drawn into this distraction. I agreed with something I read; no more, no less. But it seems "par for the course" to have an intent or basis ascribed to me that I do not have.
Third, my view on the request for legal assistance has nothing to do with my affiliation with the GNSO. It was based on my view of the relevance of the request to the work of the CCWG. See above regarding "misascription" of intent or basis.
Finally, in my view,the meeting so far today have disproved the characterizations made below. Sadly, anyone who took their hands off the oar (to continue in a sporting vein) and elected not to participate would never know.
Best regards,
Greg Shatan