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To: Eagle Eye

I oppose this deal because this is not a private company, but a government owned company and although it may be friendly to us today, that part of the region seems extremely vulnerable to extremist Islamist elements taking it over.

I oppose this deal also because of how it was attempted to be rammed down everyone's throats. I see nothing wrong with a 45 day review with all the facts on the table.


171 posted on 02/24/2006 1:11:14 PM PST by chris1
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To: chris1
Good point. Even if they are friendly to us today they might not be tomorrow.

In the war against terror, as in other precarious situations, it is better to err on the side of caution.

I would prefer to see only U.S. companies and the U.S. government invlolved in running our ports. If we announce this as an official policy, than no country has a right to be offended.

185 posted on 02/24/2006 1:18:32 PM PST by TAdams8591 (Small is the key!)
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To: chris1

I doubt it was intended to be "rammed" down anyone's throat; more likely just consdiered a routine business transaction.

Personally I think there will be an improvment in operations and probably security as well.


497 posted on 02/25/2006 4:35:08 PM PST by Eagle Eye (There ought to be a law against excess legislation.)
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