From ggm@sleet.dstc.edu.au  Tue Oct 13 23:57:11 1998
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 16:57:01 +1000 (EST)
From: George Michaelson <ggm@dstc.edu.au>
To: iana@iana.org
Subject: Personal Endorsement for the proposal
Cc: dnspolicy@ntia.doc.gov


Although undoubtedly flawed (and what substantive act of creation
isn't?) the problems are not sufficient to detract from a workable act 
of establishment, and I believe the current IANA proposal is a viable
basis for progression, and should be endorsed.

Undoubtedly IANA and the Internet at large will find a way to adjust
itself in the light of experience and real-world requirements.

I ask that in considering the various competing views on this process,
people keep in mind a wider international context, one where many
bodies who have *operational duty of care* for part of the Internet see merit
in this proposal, despite its shortcomings. I see their endorsement as proof
of the basic viability of the scheme.

cheers
	-George

[ISOC member, ISOC-AU (ISOC Australian Chapter) founder- and board- member]
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