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<font size="-1">Knowing that there are as many users on the Internet in
China than in the USA, and that China is still far from its potential.<br>
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Knowing that the Web was developed with euro money...<br>
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Yes the Internet was initiated by the USA, but it is not anymore. Times
change... <br>
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This is what we call a global economy. ICANN needs to be global too.<br>
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William Favre Slater, III wrote:
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<pre wrap="">Leslie:
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<pre wrap=""><!---->There should be no control (oversight) by the US government or any other
single or group of governments and the GAC can continue to provide the
necessary participatory process.
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Nope. I am going to respectfully and publicly disagree with your assertion.
Do a little research on Internet History and discover for yourself WHO
invented the enabling technologies, and WHOSE tax dollars paid for this
effort. Let me know if you need any assistance in your research. I have
a wealth of information I would be happy to e-mail you.
Have a nice day over there in Fiji.
Regards,
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Franck Martin
ICT Specialist
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:franck@sopac.org">franck@sopac.org</a>
SOPAC, Fiji
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