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So in this context, if we were to ask the question "Is it right for America's NSA to collect information about the citizens of everyone in the world, one only has to ask, how would we feel if other nations did the same thing to us? If nations can't respect the rights of others, then by what authority does a nation demand that other nations respect their rights?
So in this context, if we were to ask the question "Is it right for America's NSA to collect information about the citizens of everyone in the world, one only has to ask, how would we feel if other nations did the same thing to us? If nations can't respect the rights of others, then by what authority does a nation demand that other nations respect their rights?
So - just like when the different operating systems joined the Internet so too nations themselves are connecting to the internet and are going to have to alter themselves to be compatible with universal protocols. And there really is no way around this process. Nations are just going to have to accept that this is something that has to be done if one is going to participate in the larger community. Since this must occur then nations can choose to be either embracing of the inevitable or be dragged kicking and screaming into the future.
I think the correct attitude, if I can be so bold, is to look at this as an opportunity for growth. We can take the best aspects of all of the world's diverse societies and incorporate them as the standard protocols of a new global society that we all share and define the relationships of the global community and national sovereignty in a healthy productive way. We can collectively decide to do it right and rejoice in the benefits of our success or we can fight and disrespect each other and argue who gets the blame. I say - let pull together and do it right. Let's accomplish greatness together and succeed.
== What I want to see ICANN do ==
== What I want to see ICANN do ==