[Chapter-delegates] URGENT Call for ACTION re: INET Washington DC

[Edwin A. Opare]

Paul,

Is there a link for remote participation for non-US based people?

Best,

Edwin


On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 3:09 PM, Paul Brigner <brigner at isoc.org> wrote:

> Dear Friends,****
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> The DC INET is happening this Wednesday, and while I know some concerns
> have been raised (which we do learn from and appreciate), I believe it is
> going to be an outstanding event for which we can all be proud.  My
> concern, however, is that it is not enough.  If there were ever a time when
> the ISOC community needed to be unified and strong, it is now.  With all of
> the recent revelations about Internet surveillance, we have a unique window
> of opportunity to raise our voice and be heard around the world, but having
> an audience of 125 – 150 attend the DC INET isn’t going to cut it (Note
> that the room holds over 400).****
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> On the other hand, if we packed the room to capacity and had people
> waiting at the door to get in, that would really send a message.  In fact,
> it would almost certainly get headlines in political trade publications,
> and we could begin to be heard in a way we haven’t been before by having
> one gathering after another on cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy with
> standing-room-only crowds.  The SFBay Chapter is already planning such an
> event for early October, and I think other ISOC bureaus and chapters have
> plans for similar events.  If we do this together, I honestly think we
> could have a significant influence on the global debate on these issues.**
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> So here is my URGENT CALL FOR ACTION – I bet most of you know someone in
> DC who is not on this list, and your social networks certainly have
> connections in DC.  PLEASE help me pack the room for the INET DC by making
> a special request to those individuals to come to the INET.  PLEASE explain
> that not only will this be a very informative event, but that we are
> sending a message to the world with our presence because these are critical
> issues for the Internet’s future.****
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> To be very candid with you all, if we can’t fill the room for this event
> in the United States Capitol, It just doesn’t seem like we are taking our
> mission very seriously.  PLEASE demonstrate that we are, and support this
> event.  Spread the word, fill the room, and show the world we are
> serious!!! ****
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> Here is the link for the INET Washington DC:
> https://www.internetsociety.org/inet-washington-dc/****
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> Sincerely,****
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> Paul Brigner****
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> North American Regional Bureau Director****
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> Internet Society****
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