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

[Paul Brigner]

Indeed there is.  It is http://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/INETDC2013


Thank you!!!
-Paul

On Jul 20, 2013, at 11:24, "Edwin A. Opare" <aeopare at gmail.com> wrote:

> Paul,
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> Is there a link for remote participation for non-US based people?
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> Best,
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> Edwin
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> 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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