Mr. Ayoob,
The attached letter does not represent the sentiments of the vast majority
of the Internet community. Indeed, it is contrary to those sentiments.
The issues comnfronting ICANN, NTIA, CORE and NSI (among other
organizations) is far beyond the scope of this memo, and I will not attempt
to summarize it here. Suffice it to say that many special interests are at
play (including, near the front of the line, CORE).
If you choose to engage in this very complex and important debate, I would
recommend garnering the input of at least the following organizations, on
all sides of the issues:
ICANN
CORE
NSI
ORSC
Department of Commerce
Office of Representative Tom Bliley
Office of Representative Tom Sawyer
Office of Senator Patrick Leahy
ISOC
TLDA
Netnames
There are many other organizations involved, including the two companies I
represent in these discussions, Diebold Incorporated and anycastNET
Incorporated. Others may wish to forward you additional contacts, but this
is a start.
The attached letter is an obvious attempt to try to sway your views to a
singular path. I urge you to consider it in the light of open discussion
and consider other views,
Kindest regards,
Gene Marsh
Diebold Incorporated / anycastNET Incorporated
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At 10:08 PM 7/11/99 -0400, you wrote:
>>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
>>
>>
>>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>Robert and Jane Connelly
>>2828 Marathon Street
>>Henderson, NV 89014
>>702-897-9525
>>Voice/Fax 888-828-4177
>>Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>May I suggest a paranoia.com vanity email address ?
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Gene Marsh
president, anycastNET Incorporated
330-699-8106
