Ok, here is a revised version with the current feedback. This is the section from the ANSI Mission statement: Due Process. All objections shall have an attempt made towards their resolution. Interests who believe they have been treated unfairly shall have a right to appeal. It seems that some mention should be made about due process at the IETF. ================ The IETF, an activity of the Internet Society, is a technical protocol standards organization. Its principal goals are: To create open technical standards and identify best practices that are useful to and adopted by the world internet communtity and the public at large. To identify current and emerging protocol requirements, and share best practices. To facliitate the participation of all affected and interested parties and develop consensus. To solicit the input of a diverse group of interests and participants in the formation of protocol standards. To provide a fair and open process in the specification and movement of future standards throughout the standardization process, with early and equal access to specifications. To use a fair and open process in the resolution of disputes so that any person or organization with a claim of unfair treatment has an avenue for appeal. To work with suppliers, consortia, and other standards bodies to develop consensus and facilitate interoperability.