I'm writing against the proposed amendment. I believe that any closed-door negotiations between ICANN and Verisign removes all transparency from the process and causes doubt on the motives of the decisions and proposals that took place.

Any proposed amendment where ICANN approved a series of rate increase that Verisign can charge alongside a $20 million contribution from Verisign to ICANN has more than just an appearance of impropriety.

A deal of such proportions made by a supposed independent non-profit organization seems irresponsible at best and possibly even corrupt.

I request that the proposal be rejected and a more transparent negotiation process take place.

-Eric Mandel