A top-down RPKI model a threat to human freedom? (was Re: Level 3's IRR Database)

[randy at psg.com (Randy Bush)]

> In this context, at least, perhaps the NIR should be considered
> superfluous or redundant? What is the operational rationale behind the
> NIR level? Wouldn't a flatter RIR-LIR structure do just fine?

and then, by inference, what is the use of the RIR level?

randy