[Chapter-delegates] ISOC Board next meeting -- NET NEUTRALITY

[Ramon Morales]

All:
I agree that the issue of network neutrality should be an item of  
discussion within ISOC's next Board meeting. Perhaps the Board can  
provide guidelines for a discussion and a process for adoption of a  
position. I would suggest that we  ask US chapters most affected by  
this issue to conduct education among their leadership and members.  
Although this issue is based on pending US legislation the global  
implications need to be explored and understood as well.

I agree with Gene that Network Neutrality is a major issue yet I  
believe that ISOC is big enough for those on both sides of the issue  
to conduct a civil dialogue without fear of exclusion. Such a  
dialogue would be healthy and will lead to our growth as we assume a  
proactive role on key issues affecting the internet community.
Warmest regards,
Ramón Morales

On May 15, 2006, at 8:08 AM, Gene Gaines wrote:

> Franck,
>
> Thanks for your email.  Encouraging.  Planning ahead is always
> good, seems to me.  Concerning Lynn's email, I assume your
> election will be ratified (or challenged) by the board meeting.
>
> I wish to propose an item to be discussed:  NETWORK NEUTRALITY.
>
> Please pass my suggestion on to Patrick and Veni as established
> board members.
>
> Seriously... Perhaps a role of ISOC should be to protect the
> Internet.  The open to all, equally shared, independent of
> commercial interests Internet envisioned by the founders of
> ISOC.
>
> For discussion... Perhaps organizations that take positions
> against this vision should not be permitted to be ISOC members?
>
> Comments?
>
> Gene
> gene.gaines at gainesgroup.com
> Sterling, Virginia USA
>
>
> On Thursday, May 11, 2006, 7:07:03 AM, Franck wrote:
>
>> To all ISOC members,
>
>> The next board of Trustees from ISOC will be on the 1st July 2006 in
>> Marrakesh. You can read the previous minutes of the board and its  
>> past
>> resolutions on the ISOC web site. To submit an item to be  
>> discussed by
>> the board it must be submitted by a trustee at least 4 weeks  
>> before the
>> board. As trustees, we would like to know from you before the end  
>> of the
>> month of May, if there is any specific topic you would like us to  
>> discuss
>> at the board.
>
>> Sincerely,
>> Franck, Patrick & Veni
>
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