>To: "Edward P.Ayoob L.A." <� [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Monopolistic actions of Network Solutions -- under Government
>Contract.
>From: "Robert F. Connelly" <� [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 05:27:47 +0900
>Cc: Senator Harry Reid <� [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
>Edward P. Ayoob
>The Office of Senator Harry Reid
>U.S. Senate
>Washington, DC 20510
>
>Dear Mr. Ayoob:
>
>We met briefly on June 16th, when I came to your office while in the
>District on other business.
>
>You were kind enough to meet me though you had other guests who arrived
>just as you came out to meet me. I told you that I would stop the next
>time I was in the District.
>
>My other business on the Hill has come to a head. Our firm is a member of
>the Internet Council of Registrars (CORE) and I am on the Executive
>Committee of CORE. The CORE logo was on my business card. Perhaps you are
>aware of the process which the Administration has launched to put the
>control of Internet domain names into the private sector.
>
>Under the DoC plan, as detailed in the "White Paper", control of the domain
>name system (DNS) is presently transitioning from a monopoly (created by
>the NSF) to a not-for-profit corporation, Internet Corporation for Names
>and Numbers (ICANN). The "interim" board of ICANN has been selected from
>distinguished experts in computer matters. The Chair, Ms. Esther Dyson, is
>well known for her even handed, open approach to the governance of the
>Internet. She and her board are doing an excellent job navigating the
>shark infested waters that have been presented to them.
>
>Opposing ICANN, there is the government created monopoly, making egregious
>profits from managing the DNS. Network Solutions Inc. (NSI) was a wholly
>owned subsidiary of SIAC until SIAC took NSI public a year ago -- they
>still hold controlling interest in NSI. Officers of SIAC have profited
>greatly from their personal transactions with shares of NSI.
>
>It is well known that SIAC has on its staff many former CIA
>operatives. They are the nations largest privately held government
>contractor. Many of their contracts are with the CIA. For more details,
>visit the following URL:
>
> http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/articles/raiders.html
>
>So here we have the classic mismatch. Esther Dyson, known for her gentle,
>even handed and open dealings --- and "in the other corner", the CIA,
>trained at dirty tricks, covert acts and espionage.
>
>"As the twig is bent, so will the tree incline". CIA has fifty years of
>obfuscation, operating in camera, corrupting government officials, waging
>wars. CIA's alumni in SIAC have learned their lessons well and bring them
>to NSI. Ester Dyson has gained an impressive reputation for working in
>the open, gaining consensus.
>
>It's as though they put you or me in the rink with Mike Tyson:-(
>
>NSI, which is domiciled in Herndon, VA, has gotten Representative Thomas
>Bliley, 7th District of Virginia, to call for a hearing before the House
>Commerce Committee, which *he* chairs. As I understand it, the hearing is
>to be held the week of July 12th. If prior acts of the Honorable Bliley
>are any clue to the future, the hearing can be expected to throw stumbling
>blocks in the path of ICANN.
>
>I would appreciate it if you could bring these matters to the attention of
>Senator Reid and to such other "movers and shakers" on the Hill who could
>throw some weight behind the laudable plans and actions of ICANN.
>
>Since I was unable to meet Representative Berkley, if you have an
>opportunity to advise her of our needs, it will be sincerely
>appreciated. Of course, I'll also write to her directly.
>
>Personal regards,
>Bob Connelly
>
>
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>Robert and Jane Connelly
>2828 Marathon Street
>Henderson, NV 89014
>702-897-9525
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