From the archives . . .
At 1/12/99, 04:48 AM, Jay Fenello wrote:
>
>I believe that history can provide valuable lessons
>as we try and understand the very confusing process
>that we are currently involved in.
>
>In my previous posting, I described some interesting
>parallels with the early American Republic. Here
>they are again, this time with their similarities
>described . . .
>
>The White Paper <==> Declaration of Independence
>
>Both of these documents started a process of changing
>the existing authority structure to a new one, one that
>was less centralized and more open than the one before
>it. They both painted a future vision, a blueprint of
>their future world.
>
>Notice that more than 11 *years* passed between the
>signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the
>signing of the U.S. Constitution.
>
>Supporting Orgs <==> State Governments
>
>Both of these stakeholder groups had to quickly establish
>a way to govern their affairs in a hurry. They had to deal
>with questions of control/funding/representation/etc. to
>quickly form an appropriate governing body. They also had
>to figure out how to relate to each other, as well as a
>potentially superior organization.
>
>In the early years of the confederacy, the states were in
>various states of formation/organization, and there was
>much diversity in their respective founding documents.
>
>Over time, these states refined their structures, often
>taking ideas from each other. Many of these concepts,
>including those on representation and citizen rights, were
>useful when the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787.
>
>ICANN By-Laws <==> Articles of Confederation
>
>Both of these documents were the first implementation of
>the concepts described in their respective guiding documents,
>the White Paper and the Declaration of Independence.
>
>While the states were busy getting their act together, it
>soon became apparent that the Articles of Confederation
>had some serious problems. This combination of events
>ultimately lead to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
>
>Mike Roberts <==> John Hanson
>
>Both were the first leaders of the first attempt
>to implement the vision outlined in their respective
>guiding documents. For perspective, there were six
>leaders between John Hanson and George Washington.
>
>This reflection on history has given me some
>valuable insights into our current situation.
>
>First, this is going to take a long time. It took our
>founding fathers over 11 years -- and at the rate we are
>going, it will likely take us the same (especially if we
>continue to use the same face-to-face meeting process
>that *they* used in the 1770's)
>
>Second, this is an iterative process. We are going to
>make mistakes, many at first. Welcome diversity, and
>learn from it.
>
>Third, realize that there are going to be power plays,
>legal challenges, governmental intervention, and all
>manner of other machinations. Expect it, and call
>them as you see them.
>
>Finally, be happy. These are exciting times, no
>matter how painful they seems right now!
>
>Respectfully,
>
>Jay Fenello
>President, Iperdome, Inc.
>404-943-0524 http://www.iperdome.com
Respectfully,
Jay Fenello,
New Media Strategies
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