Variant TLD program

[Karen Bensdon <kbensdon@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear ICANN:

I love the concept but am shocked at the execution. No single corporate
entity should be owner of TLDs that are words in a language, such as
'apple', 'horse', or vernacular such as 'app', for example.

This is a short-sighted approach, given the rate at which companies start
and end.

It also provides unfair competitive advantage in a landscape that has grown
our economy by virtue of accessability, regardless of age or status.

Access to new TLDs should be the same as anyone's access to a .com domain.

Please clarify or revise your approach.

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Karen Bensdon