Thanks David. I normally don't agree with the ITU S-G on a number of things and I would give reasons. I see that in the 'Wired' the S-G has proffered reasons for his views. Would you care to reason out your views? A bad opinion may just be good depending on how it is reasoned; and the converse is often true - a good but unreasoned opinion may not hold much water. These foundational issues lie at the core of the forthcoming WCIT (WICKED!). Accordingly, depending on the reasoning, we may be able to bridge the differences, real or perceived, a lot easily OR be able to learn to live with our differences. Rgds. OMO, John, Commission Secretary, Communications Commission of Kenya, P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800. Tel: +254 20 4242285/6 Cell: +254722523348 "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear" - Martin Luther King Jr. ________________________________ From: kictanet on behalf of Davis Onsakia Sent: Thu 11/8/2012 08:08 To: Omo, John Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] U.N. Must Lead Internet Regulation Effort Dear listers, Found this interesting op-ed piece in the Wired by ITU Secretary General - http://www.wired.com/opinion/2012/11/head-of-itu-un-should-internet-regulati... 'This is why, at the behest of all the world's nations, the UN must lead this effort. Otherwise, the alternative is siloed, scattered discussions - which would put a brake on expanding connectivity to the communities that need it most.' With due respect to him, I don't agree with him on this at all. Best Regards, Davis M Onsakia "One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time."