Danny, Evan and all, I also support this view... -----Original Message-----

From: Danny Younger <dannyyounger@yahoo.com> Sent: Apr 14, 2008 11:59 AM To: Evan Leibovitch <evan@telly.org> Cc: "Thompson, Darlene" <DThompson@GOV.NU.CA>, Nick Ashton-Hart <Nick.Ashton-Hart@icann.org>, NA Discuss <na-discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] [At-Large] ALAC Draft Accountability Framework andConflicts of Interest Policy

Re: Then why are you here? If we're as useless as you say, then you're wasting your time talking to us.

Evan,

We are in the middle of the ALAC Review process. The very first determination that the evaluator will need to make is whether the ALAC has a continuing purpose. I am using this list to put forward the argument that the ALAC no longer has a continuing purpose.

You may not like this perspective, but I have a right to express this viewpoint.

I have always indicated my preference for a Supporting Organization model that elects a set of ICANN Board directors. The no-representation ALAC model is not appropriate for the at-large community.

You may recall that the At-Large Study Committee recommended the formation of an At-Large Supporting Organization (ALSO). I have always supported that recommendation, and now that a Review offers up the opportunity of embarking upon a new course, I am not prepared to recommend that we keep on travelling down the Advisory Committee road when there are better alternatives (a Supporting Organization) that may be pursued.

regards, Danny

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