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On 10-May-13 06:58, Milton L Mueller wrote:<br>
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cite="mid:855077AC3D7A7147A7570370CA01ECD23D2547@SUEX10-mbx-10.ad.syr.edu"
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Courier
New";color:#1F497D">We need to rise above special interests
and focus on the principles of governance here. If the GAC can
act arbitrarily and without regard to law, it is not a good
thing, even if you like the results in this case.</span></blockquote>
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I agree. It would be worth noting that we are taking no position on
the merits of the application, only opposing GAC's attempt to make
policy in the guise of 'advice' .<br>
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<pre wrap="">I can add a line stating that many organizations from LA oppose the applications</pre>
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I do not believe we should say that some organizations oppose the
applications - or that others support them. This is not relevant to
the point being made, and distracts from it. <br>
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To be effective, stay focused, unemotional and professional.<br>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Timothe Litt
ACM Distinguished Engineer
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This communication may not represent the ACM or my employer's views,
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