Worthy News: Suit seeks to block Arab firm's takeover of U.S. port

[George]

A company at the Port of Miami has sued to block the takeover of shipping operations there by a state-owned business in the United Arab Emirates.

http://www.worthynews.com/news/cnn-com-200...section-cnn_us/

[nebula]

I hope they succeed.

How can anyone think the UA taking over US ports is an OK thing?

[Catsmeow]

I hope they succeed.

How can anyone think the UA taking over US ports is an OK thing?

Neb, this thing absolutely blows my mind~ WHY? WHY on earth are we allowing a terrorist nation to monitor our ports?

Uh, duh.....why don't we just hire Osama Bin Laden to do it? Is there a difference?

[Leonard]

Time to contact your Senators and Representatives.

[apothanein kerdos]

What in the world is Bush thinking?

[ted]

He's not. That's the problem.

Personally, I think he's trying to mend a few fences with the arab world in a time when we should be building walls.

t.

[Guest AngelicBeliever]

I just posted my views against this action on another christian broad and got my gizzard torn out by the Bush followers and how anyone asking a civilized question in regards to our national security was turned into another fun loving Bush feast.

This is a national security issue. How in the world did the Department of Homeland Security approve this sale? Why is the Bush administration defending this sale

It's getting to the place where even christians can't even discuss the president's decisions or his administration's decisions anymore. It really bizarre, without christians from the republican party slamming other christians over a national security issue.

Our government stopped China from purchasing an American Oil company and I don't see where this is any different. This doesn't make any sense to allow this sale.

[Marnie]

I just posted my views against this action on another christian broad and got my gizzard torn out by the Bush followers and how anyone asking a civilized question in regards to our national security was turned into another fun loving Bush feast.

This is a national security issue. How in the world did the Department of Homeland Security approve this sale? Why is the Bush administration defending this sale

My understanding is that there has been an ongoing investigation into this deal by all the agencies involved; FBI, NSA, DoJ, etc. Congress had set up an oversight committe some time ago. Apparently it was determined there was not threat. However, I agree with most people, it's just seems wrong. We dont need to mend fences with anybody, especially the Arab world. If any fences need to be mended, they are the ones who need to do the mending.

[Guest AngelicBeliever]

I agree, I think this sale to this company is a bad decision. I too have read where all of these departments investigated this, but I still don't agree with this. I'm shocked that other christians who are from the republican party and are diehard Bush fans don't have any business jumping on other christians who are just asking a simple question in regards to our homeland security. I'm getting tired of this behavior, just because I don't agree with the president on every issue.

Just because the government in general tells me this is a good thing doesn't mean I should believe them. I don't think handing over the security of our ports to this company is such a hot idea. This is a disaster just waiting to happen. I think the folks on the hill should say no way.

I'm sure if the American people voted on it and not the president and congress the answer will be no. I think all Americans should address this issue by contacting their reps in Washington. Most people on the hill have their own websites where your voice can be heard. Send them a email stating how you feel. This is the only way this issue will be heard.

We've seen to many UAE associated with terrorism. I don't feel that they can be trusted. IMHO.

As far as I'm concerned the Bush Administration and these other departments haven't given me a good enough explanation that this is safe. I don't believe them on this issue.

Edited February 20, 2006 by AngelicBeliever

[O'Dannyboy]

I think the whole idea of letting any Arab company own something as vital as our sea ports is insane. Since the creation of the Homeland Security branch they have done studies on the weak spot in our infrastructure and found that all of our ports were easy targets, and now they wan't to sell them to supporters of terrorism? How can anyone think this is a good idea? I don't care how many commitees you apoint or how many risk accessments you do, this would be a major mistake. This sale would make as much sense as buying a missile defense system from China or Russia.