This UAE deal over the port operations has really got people in an uproar. Honestly I'm not sure where I stand on the matter. There's legitimate concerns on both sides of the fence. However, I do find it disturbing that some people are not in opposition because of legitimate security concerns based on tangible evidence. They're concerned because the word 'Arab' is in the name of the state.

Most port terminals are already operatred by foreign countries including China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Great Britain, & Denmark. This event comes at a bad time for Americans. To quote Daniel Schorr, "Its a case of globilization meets xenophobia." Globilization is everywhere we look. Hell, everytime I turn around IBM is sending more of our work to Brazil or India. This is a global market and with that comes ownership of operations in the states by foreign companies.

There are conerns to be had. And there are arguments to be made that this is nothing more than an economic transaction that will not impact the port security or labor population at all. Either, way I wish people would seek the facts and make up their minds based on the facts and not their fears. Check out this article for a good comprehensive look at the issues...and then make up your own mind. Don't let the Democrats, looking to oppose Bush for the sake of opposing him, or Republicans, looking to stir irrational fear tell you how this is going down. Jump