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

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