[ozoneliar]

and if he is mistakenly under the impression that port operations are (or, even worse, should be) "professionalized" by the federal government taking charge of all aspects, as they have with airport security.

A)I was pointing out his credentials to point out he isn't some armchair pundit

B)I already defended why the port takeover should not happen

C)Despite problems with the TSA, the goverment is still in a better position too ensure the credentials of workers, than private security.

D) You asserted that an opinion of Gaffeny is mistaken. Opinions can be bad ideas, but unless there is an assertion of fact they cannot be mistaken.

E)Nobody on this board has yet to sufficently explain exactly what P&O does, and why it presents 0% risk too national security.

F) I think most people would agree that we should not be pumping more money into the coffers of the UAE. This reason is more than enough for me.

[Pukin Dog]

Nobody on this board has yet to sufficently explain exactly what P&O does, and why it presents 0% risk too national security.

If that is true, then why do you feel you have a valid opinion one way or the other? The facts are out there for you to read, you dont have to listen to any of us.