O FGS.....we are NOT turning our ports or SECURITY over to them....why don't you go do some reading....okay?
Many FReepers are in full agreement with that point of view. One can certainly understand their rationale. But underlying it is the idea that Arab=terrorist, despite the fact that the UAE in particular has been a very good ally in the WOT. (Some have gone so far as to suggest that we're actually at war with the UAE -- which no doubt surprises the American service-folks who go there on vaction....)
I have no problem with taking extra precautions in this deal -- but to scrap a deal because of the mere presence of the word "Arab" isn't rational -- it's stupid bigotry, in fact.
The real noise comes from a different source: the D's, thinking they can get Bush with this one. Hardly the sort of bandwagon I want to hop onto.
Speaking of reading,,I said it probably wasn't the best example. Also, if you go back and read my posts on this issue, you will see that I am taking a wait-and-see approach on the port issue. I think it's ok to question it. My issue in this latest post, is the WH is holding this deal out as some 'reward' to the UAE. I didn't say it, "W" is saying it. It's the latest talking point. So my point is, we are apparently for sale in this country. What are we going to be offering our next ally? That's the point. You may want to calm down a bit.