Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91.970523155121.15061B-100000@internet> Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 16:09:25 -0400 From: Sam Lanfranco <mailto:lanfran@INTERNET.IDRC.CA> Subject: Re: [NIC-961127.4583] HT, Haitian National TLD To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
It is my opinion that within the rhetoric of all sides there is a clear picture emerging as a result of the additional voices in this discussion. The picture continues to paint two issues that have to be dealt with as seperate problems. The second continues to be what constitutes due process around IANA (and how IANA revises its rules).The first has changed a bit in light of further information. Before the additional information, that IANA recognizes the wishes of national governments as decisive, several of us were arguing that the government was just another stakeholder in the process. Clearly, that is not the case according to current IANA practive. The implication is clear and while it may look like we have goine full circle, we have shed light on a lot of Haitian background and a lot of IANA issues.
The Haitian government becomes the key player at this point and has three options.
1. It can say nothing and by implication support how IANA handled the process 2. It can say that IANA did understand its intent in the original communication from the government and: a. be a bit critical of how IANA handled it b. not say a word about how IANA handled it 3. It can say that IANA did NOT undestand its intent and that it will instruct IANA afer the current round of internal Haitian consultations.
In reality, it is hard to see how saying nothing is a wise position for the Haitian government. If IANA says that the decision is up to the Haitian government, it would be wise for the Haitian government to take the lead and exercise that authority. I would hope for option #3 and leave it to Haitians to judge if the government acts wisely or not.
Others, including Haiti, can then turn their attention to what is working well and what is working poorly in the largert setting re: IANA and its procedures. Given the information we now have I would advise the Haitian government to take the leadership and not remain silent.
Sam Lanfranco
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