[WSIS CS-Plenary] CS Declaration: next steps

[DeeDee Halleck]

Dear Karen et al,
Arne Hinz and I worked a bit on some comments which I assume you have 
received.
The following three sentences, I feel, are crucial in stating the 
justification for transparency and  public participation in all aspects 
of media.
I hope there can be a way to include a similar statement in the media 
section:

"The WSIS documents put a focus on market-based solutions and commercial 
uses. Yet the internet, satellite, cable and broadcast systems all 
utilize public resources, such as airwaves and orbital paths. These 
should be managed in the public interest as publicly owned assets 
through transparent and accountable regulatory frameworks to enable the 
equitable allocation of resources and infrastructure among a plurality 
of media including community media. We reaffirm our commitment that  
commercial use of these resources begin with a public interest obligation."

DeeDee Halleck