Hi all-- Too long since my last post, and so much to tell. There is the general update to give, but more importantly, I am having an issue with something that could effect us all, so I thought I would ask for input...
The whole Port Authority thing really has me battling internally. I hate to be a sheep and blindly follow, so here is my issue.
I think it is CRAZY that would we even consider allowing the United Arab Nations to have anything to do with controlling our US, US as in United States, ports. I mean, really, do we have "screw me" on our foreheads? What the hell is Bush thinking? We do not have enough interests in the Middle East? There are not enough "things" that belong to Americans in the hands of so many others in foreign lands. Oh, and by "things" I meant people, as in the thousands upon thousands of our soldiers. Just in case anyone forgot -- they are all over in the middle east.
Now, here comes the doubting Thomas in me. I was listening to Colin Powell last night, and he explained that the ports have been controlled by British hands for years, but they have recently pulled out, and that the new business partner stepping forward just happens to be from the Middle East. Just a coincidence -- no, really. And that the reason for the 45 day hold is to give people a chance to calm down and really sit back and review things to make sure we don't do something stupid. This all makes sense -- I mean, if it has been in foreign hands all along, then why the hoopla now?
My issues is this -- is it bad that we are in bed with the Arabs, or is it worse that it has been in foreign hands all along, but we are just now getting pissy because of who the new partner is? Hmmm... I am sure there is more information to be had, but this is my first go at it. Feedback is welcomed!
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I guess I take a different view of this. The personnel that run the ports will now be paid by a company that is based in Dubai, UAE. The folks working on the docks will still be American, and it is a private sector company, that the government of the United Arab Emirates. That being said, I think the jurisdictions that actually govern the ports should have been notified.
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