Message to the United States

A recent post of mine on Slashdot, during a debate on ICANN and the fact the US controls the DNS servers. The countries of the EU were especially vocal regarding control of the DNS. The point being the United Nations and not the United States should control governance of the Internet. The US opposed this, they were very vocal and hostile to anyone who opposed them:

Hello United States, this is the people of the World. Regarding the recent discussion about ICANN. (I borrowed the following from various kids help websites on bullying and modified it a bit)

Signs of being a Bully.

Do you do some of these things? tease, hit, make fun of others kids[countries], damage other peoples things, call people names

Do you think you are: Stronger than any kid[country], Smarter than any kid[country], Street Smart

Think about this- Friends are people[countries] that support each other when you have problems, Friends have fun, People[countries] feel good about themselves when they help each other, Friends don't blame others[countries] for their problems

If you would like to change and have friends here are a few tips: Take responsibility for your own actions, Laugh with people[countries] not at them, If you have problems that you can't work out for yourself or control, talk to your teacher at school [allies], go on, take a risk and trust someone.

What to Do About Bullying

Bullying can be a big pain, but you don't have to let bullying get the best of you and your buddies [allies]. Here are some things to try if you're bothered by a bully:

* Act brave. When you're scared of another person [country], you're probably not feeling your bravest. But sometimes just acting brave is enough to stop a bully. If you walk by as though you're not afraid and hold your head high, a bully may be less likely to give you trouble.

* Ignore a bully. Simply ignoring a bully's threats and walking away robs the bully of his or her [their] fun. Bullies want a big reaction to their teasing and meanness. Acting as if you don't notice and don't care is like giving no reaction at all, and this just might stop a bully's behavior.

* Stand up for yourself. Kids [countries] can stand up for themselves with words by telling the bully to stop it, and then walk away. Kids [countries] also can stand up for each other by telling a bully to stop teasing or scaring someone else, and then walk away together.

* Tell an adult [the UN]. If you are being bullied, it's very important to tell an adult [the UN]. Teachers[politicians], principals[judges], parents[local government], and lunchroom helpers[farmers' union] at school can all help to stop bullying.

* Be a buddy. Kids[countries] who are being bullied can use the buddy system. Make a plan to walk with a friend[ally] or two on the way to school or recess or lunch or wherever you think you might meet the bully. Offer to do the same for a friend who's having trouble with a bully.

* Don't bully back. Don't hit, kick, or push back to deal with someone bullying you or your friends. Fighting back just satisfies a bully and it's dangerous, too, because someone could get hurt. It's best to stay with others, stay safe, and get help from an adult[the UN].