[rodguy911]

One of the ironic aspects of the entire port/lease issue is the constant claim of "port security" held in the hands of a foreign country. What idiocy. There basically is no such thing as port security!! We currently survey about 5% of the containers coming into U.S. ports. That leaves 95% unchecked and avaliable for dirty bombs or whtever terrorist plans there are for us!! There is some security given the ports by the Coast Guard and other govt. agencies but it is way too little to prevent cataclismic events. Why the hell is it going to matter who leases the ports when union thugs are basically responsible for security in the containers. If any nation in the world wanted to terrorize us that is the point!!! We need to realize that we are a free and open country and therfore are completely open to terrorist attacks on any of a thousand fronts. To single out one company that attmepts to lease several ports in a business deal is sheer insanity of the worst level business wise and security wise just plain dumb. Prejudice -wise its un-American and unforgiveable.

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In my opinion 5% is a high percentage anymore would totally cripple trade.

The paperwork check is the most important when new exporters/importers appear those are the flags.

[Seattle Conservative]

So true, Rod. It's too late when they get here anyway. I remember reading that they don't have to inspect as many here because they are inspected BEFORE they leave the port of diembarkation. I know Dubai was one of the 1st to agree to participate in the container security initiative.

A little more info on port security and China's involvement.
This was also in the article: "Disgraced Sandy "The Burgler" Berger heads up Stonebridge International."


Sandy Berger & son of China President linked to Port Security International
Canada Free Press ^ | Monday, February 27, 2006 | By Judi McLeod

Posted on 03/01/2006 2:55:37 AM PST by Tulsa Ramjet

Forget Dubai-based DP World poised to run commercial operations in six leading American ports, it’s the players in the chess game called Port Security that Congress members should be losing the most sleep over.

While it’s true that port security falls under the jurisdiction of Coast Guard and U.S. customs officials, agents of both entities will need a program just to recognize all the players.

Port Security International (PSI) is an international partner’s network composed of an array of financial, strategic, technological and in-country port industry related companies.

PSI has an alliance with the China-based Nuctech, a company that "possesses the largest manufacture base of Linear Accelerator X-ray inspection machines to inspect containers at ports in the world." (www.secureports.com/partner.htm).

Boasts PSI of partner Nuctech: "As a result of its valuable contribution in the security inspection application, Nuctech has earned its indisputable reputation within the cargo inspection industry."

Chief Executive Officer of the 700-employee strong Nuctech is Hu Haifeng. That’s Hu Haifeng, the son of current China President Hu Jintao. It should surprise no one that Hu Haifeng is landing lucrative contracts in China.

At a 2005 meeting on port security in Dubai, Nuctech said that they hope to expand their foothold in the mid-east. (www.ameinfo.com/58032.html).

Airport, Port & Terminal Security 2006 will be held from April 3-4 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai.

"PSI has a strategic alliance with Stonebridge International LLC, a global business strategy firm based in Washington, DC that helps U.S. and multinational companies shape and execute strategies to solve problems and seize business opportunities worldwide." (Security Ports International 2004).

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