Re: Proposed Changes to IAOC Communications Plan; Request for Community Input

[David Morris <[e-mail]>]

On Thu, 6 Feb 2014, Randy Bush wrote:

> >>>> B.  Proposed Additions to the Plan
> >>>>
> >>>> 	5.4.1 Subpoenas and Other Legal Requests
> >>>>
> >>>> 	All subpoenas and other legal requests received by the IAOC
> >>>> 	or the IETF will be published on the IAOC website together
> >>>> 	with their responses.
> >>>>
> >>>> 	Reason for Change:  Greater transparency.
> >>> Some such requests may include the requirement that they not be
> >>> revealed.
> >>
> >> they should be rejected out of hand.  "we can not read your email"
> >
> > Does that work for National Security Letters too?
>
> i was thinking of them specifically.  and yes, i have gone to jail for
> my political beliefs in the past and would do so again.

As an individual, I laud your willingness to do that, but we can't
ask our administrative staff or volunteer leaders to do that as
a matter of policy. Nor do I think we can afford the legal costs
associated with a court battle.