Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my preference in maintaining low-cost .COM domain registrations. I have registered .COM domains for several small businesses and greatly appreciate the value a low-cost domain name provides to individuals and businesses. A website with a well named domain is a wonderful way for internet users to recognize people offering valuable services and information. Increasing the price of domain names without input from internet users and without regard for how such an action could impact .COM registrants seems disingenuous and flies in the face of the public interest. I hope that you reevaluate this proposed agreement to amend the .COM registry, as it also contradicts your stated core values. In performing its mission, ICANN adheres to these core values and principles: [a]. Preserve and enhance the operational stability, reliability, security, and global interoperability of the Internet. [b]. Respect the creativity and innovation made possible by the Internet by limiting ICANN's activities to those matters within ICANN's mission requiring or significantly benefiting from global coordination. [c]. To the extent feasible, delegate coordination functions to responsible entities that reflect the interests of affected parties. [d]. Promote international participation at all levels of decision-making and policy-making. [e]. Seek broad, informed participation reflecting the functional and geographic diversity of the Internet. [f]. Introduce and promote competition in the registration of domain names where practicable and beneficial. [g]. Where feasible, depend on market mechanisms to promote and sustain a competitive environment. [h]. Employ open and transparent policy-making mechanisms that promote well-informed, technically sound decisions. [i]. Make allocation and assignment decisions by applying documented policies neutrally and objectively. [j]. Act with a speed that is responsive to the needs of the Internet but obtain informed input from those most affected as part of the decision-making process. [k]. Remain accountable to the Internet community though mechanisms that enhance ICANN's effectiveness. [l]. While remaining rooted in the private sector, act with sensitivity to governmental concerns for the public interest so that the need for direct governmental action is minimized. Kind regards, CJ