Handing U.S. port security to UAE is terrible idea

The Columbus Dispatch ^ | 2/22/2006 | Cal Thomas

[CWOJackson]

Now there is something ripe for discussion.

Not just the investment we would turn away, but the retaliation from other countries.

[Walkingfeather]

Ask Tommy Franks if he is being paid by anyone to put out a statement to the press. Unfortunately many of the generals can not turn down Middle East Lobbyist money to make positive statements in the press. I am not saying Tommy Franks is but this happens all the time in the media.

What you need to ask yourself is.... " why is this person making this statement?" What is in it for Tommy Franks to make such a statement? Was he on the decision commitee? If not why would he add value to this article?

[hedgetrimmer]

but the retaliation from other countries

Retaliate against whom?

[kcar]

What facts specific to me have you addressed? I want to know why we'd trust an Islamic nation-owned company with security of the major ports of US cities, in light of the possibility that fanatics may be planting a seed now to plant a dirty bomb later in an American city. My concerns have been Islamic specific. But instead of answers you have asked me if I know how much of this work (what percentage) is already being (generically)outsourced? (Do I resemble anyone who cares?) Also you insinuated that I have no security concerns only an axe to grind.

Why should we trust an Islamic-owned company to perform this job and not suspect that they may be building a trojan horse? That's the only question I have. If you have answers that do not involve dismissing the questioner's motives please advise. Else, back off.

[Hop A Long Cassidy]

>>>"For Gods sakes, Slick Willie leased shipping ports to comapanies controlled by the Chinese Red Army"

That too should be rolled back. It was treasonous then, and it's treasonous now. Letting in a stinking Trojan horse that increases the odds of another mega-terrorist attack is treasonous.

[CWOJackson]

"If not why would he add value to this article?"

Possibly because he has more first hand knowledge and experience in dealing with the war on terror, national security, the UAE and the middle east then those who keep perpetuating the lies.

[CWOJackson]

"I want to know why we'd trust an Islamic nation-owned company with security of the major ports..."

Starting with a lie right out of the gate.

[Howlin]

I am not saying Tommy Franks is but this happens all the time in the media.

For instance? Who has been paid to put out a statement?

[hedgetrimmer]

those who keep perpetuating the lies

Like the "free traders" who persist in the belief that selling out our sensitive national resources to foreign countries is something we must do or other countries will retaliate?

[Hop A Long Cassidy]

>>>"I'm wondering what the economic backlash will be if this takeover is defeated for this reason."

Any chance the War on Terror has any economic backlash? Or, is the War on Terror over? Do they love us now? Time to bring all our troops home? I don't think so.

[CWOJackson]

You really should add a new note to your tune...

[FreeReign]

What you need to ask yourself is.... " why is this person making this statement?" What is in it for Tommy Franks to make such a statement? Was he on the decision commitee? If not why would he add value to this article?

No, I don't need to ask myself any of those questions.

That's because I don't rely on anybodies opinion. I try get the facts, think for myself and then come to my own opinion.

None of that necessitates one asking themselves your for-mentioned questions.

[kcar]

You're a bundles of facts. Good night.

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

Take it up with Cal Thomas, I just posted his article, that's all.

Cal didn't write the headline either. That was done by the paper's editorial page editor as they always are and misrepresents the article for sensationalism.

[CWOJackson]

Of course you don't think.

[CWOJackson]

Oops, sorry. I forgot to type the word "so" on the end of that.

[Walkingfeather]

It is a common practice in DC. Middle eastern lobbyist money is awash in DC. I can not tell you specifics but you should know that it exists. I am not saying it is happening in this case but you should be aware of the practice.

[Marine Inspector]

I want to know why we'd trust an Islamic nation-owned company with security of the major ports of US cities

They won't be handling any security at the port level. All they will be doing is securing their leased terminals.

Their security guards will be US citizens.

The chance of a dirty bomb getting into the US is the same, regardless of the company that leases the terminal.

[Stellar Dendrite]

[Reaganwuzthebest]

What the foaming at the mouthers have been and still ARE doing, is emotionally posting lies, fallacies, and emotional tirades, based on their fears, propaganda fed to them by the MSM and others, who also don't know what they're talking about.

"Foaming at the mouthers"? You have to remember that it was Bush himself who said we're at war. Not that I needed him to tell that after 9/11 but I hardly consider it a good idea then to let a nation with alleged terrorist ties start managing port terminals without a little congressional oversight first. It has nothing to do with being spoonfed propaganda and buying it like a robot but exercising a little common sense.