I would support an abstention. First, positions like this deserve broader BC discussion, and as noted by Philip, there are items where there may not be membership consensus. Marilyn Cade Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Philip Sheppard <philip.sheppard@aim.be> Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 12:20:36 To: <bc-gnso@icann.org> Subject: [bc-gnso] Draft GNSO Council letter to the GAC Driven by the Registrars, the Council is considering a letter to the GAC (draft attached) in response to the GAC letter to ICANN CEO. http://www.icann.org/correspondence/karklins-to-twomey-24apr09.pdf <http://www.icann.org/correspondence/karklins-to-twomey-24apr09.pdf> The Council response raises issues with which the BC may agree and others with which we may not! We have therefore indicated at this stage a BC abstention. The IPC has done the same. Do let me know if you have any views. Philip