Interim Policy proposal for IPv6 Address Assignment Policy for Internet Exchange Points

>> What I believe is needed is an allocation for IXP service networks as well
>> as for the IX mesh, which is globally routable. I'd like to propose this
>> alongside the existing proposal we have on the table.
> I agree with you Mike, I think this is the only way an IXP can show its
> independence from any one of its members (connected ISPs, carriers or
> whatever)

s/ixp/small isp/

i.e. the small isps want to appear independed from their upstream(s).
the discussion over this has been going on nigh a decade.  so what makes
an ixp's business so special they warrant special treatment?

randy