[jess35]

I guess we should just tell them they can't be trusted to do anything more difficult than running a 7-11....that'll guarantee their cooperation when it comes to overflights, refueling and military bases in their countries.

Right?

[sheik yerbouty]

I guess it will be OK for their employees at the ports to be potential terrorists. Some of these ports have huge military shipments. It's a question of Murphy's Law. And no, unlike President Bush, I don't regard the UAE as an equivalent ally to Britain.