On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 3:34 PM, Chris Grundemann <cgrundem...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 11:15 AM, William Herrin <b...@herrin.us> wrote: >> On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 11:18 AM, Jason Schiller <jschil...@google.com> wrote: >>>> 1) Do you support the principle of efficient utilization based on need >>>> (Conservation/Sustainability)? >>> >>> There also seems to be an associated concept that is has some >>> level of "fairness" That is everyone gets what they need. >> >> From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. >> Feel free to demonstrate your ability. Here in the policy group at >> ARIN Central we'll figure out what you need. > > Bill, I strongly suggest that you view the link which Jason provided: > http://imbloghoppin.blogspot.com/2011/08/power-of-bandaid.html.
Hi Chris, "Fair doesn't mean that everyone gets the same thing, fair means that everyone gets what they need." That's cute but fairness and need bear no relationship with each other whatsoever. Fairness is about neither need nor equality. It's about merit and inclusion. Consider the spendthrift and the miser. The spendthrift needs a half million dollar house to hold all his stuff while the miser fits fine into a studio apartment. The miser has saved his money. He can afford a half million dollar house. The spendthrift can afford a studio apartment. Who lives where? What's need? What's fair? Does your well documented high consumption of addresses truly mean you deserve more? 2013-4 says unequivocally yes. Documented need is a bedrock principle. A statement of principles is about exclusion. We seek to set boundaries for discussion and activity. That's the opposite of fair. But if we don't set those boundaries, we'll waste effort repeatedly reconsidering known-to-be-meritless ideas. Which is also the opposite of fair. To achieve fairness, we seek a statement of principles whose elements are meritorious beyond doubt. That's a high bar to meet and IMO most of what's in 2013-4 doesn't meet it. -Bill -- William D. Herrin ................ her...@dirtside.com b...@herrin.us 3005 Crane Dr. ...................... Web: <http://bill.herrin.us/> Falls Church, VA 22042-3004 _______________________________________________ PPML You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to the ARIN Public Policy Mailing List (ARIN-PPML@arin.net). Unsubscribe or manage your mailing list subscription at: http://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-ppml Please contact i...@arin.net if you experience any issues.