Port Deal
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Politics
I finally decided to comment on the US Port deal that has been in the news everywhere recently. Here is how I see it:

1. Out of most of the areas in the Middle East, the UAE seems to be the most capitalistic, or the most Westernized.

2. They have also made great strides in helping us with the war on terror, at least more than many other Middle East countries.

3. Out of the 300 or so terminals in US ports, the UAE will only be running 9...and we still retain control of the terminal and port security. Yet, if you listen to the Left, we are giving up all security control...can you say liars?

4. It's not like this is the first foreign country or company to take over terminal operations at a US port...why do the Democrats make such a big stink now? Could it be because this is an Arab country? But I thought they were above looking at people's skin color/race? I guess not huh?

5. The UAE gave almost 4 times as much money in Katrina relief ($100 Million) as every other country combined ($26 Million).

Now by no means am I saying that the UAE is perfectly loyal to us or that they are completely safe, but no company could honestly claim that. We find spies in our government...people can be bought in every facet of life. But I don't think there is enough evidence out there to support the left's position that this is a bad deal for us. We have given up control of most of the terminals in our ports...why not have the one country in the Middle East that is trying to become westernized be here?