That's the same argument we heard about immigration laws not being enforced: so what, they're just here for a better life, let it go. Even after 9/11 we're still hearing it despite the fact had they been enforced the attack might not have happened.
If you don't want to get it fine but those who live near ports do not want to go down on the same ship you're on. The UAE had terrorist ties with Osama Bin Laden, that's not enough for you?" What does it take?
[What does it take?]
It takes a simple answer to this question which I continue to ask with no reply: How will this deal result in our ports being less safe than they are now?
The only answer I keep hearing is "Because Arabs will own them".