There seems to be a whole lot of opinion and not a lot of facts here yet. Before people continue making decisions without facts should we at least not consider getting answers to some of the following questions:
Does foreign ownership equate to foreign workers when the ports are on US soil?
Have there been stipulations made by DHS that employees be US citizens?
Have there been assurances of more detectors/detection methods (approved by DHS) being utilized as part of the purchase agreement?
Who already runs/owns some of the other major US ports?
Why are there no or few US companies performing these operations? Why is the British company that is selling this business the last British company performing this service?
If we don't know the answers to some of the above questions are we not sounding more like democrats reacting simply out of emotion before knowing facts! I agree, this has hit an immediate gag reflex on me too, but I want to know the details before deciding. Since it is on US soil and the company operating the port is NOT responsible for security, it may actually be a case of keeping your friends close and your enemies closer.
"The more I know about this the more comfortable I feel that there is nothing to be concerned about."
THE SAME FAMOUS LAST WORDS FROM A FEW OTHER PEOPLE:
*Neville Chamberlain
*O-Ring tester for Challenger Space Shuttle
*Eddie Van Halen on Sammy Hagar
*The mother of the kids with Michael Jackson
*Adolph Hitler's mother
I agree. There's too much we don't know yet. Maybe as I continue to read this thread, more facts will be provided. Thanks for your cool head.
Briefly heard Rush today say that the US employees already working at these ports would not be replaced by foreign workers, and the Coast Guard would continue to inspect all cargo. I can't remember everything he said on this subject, but those two items stood out in my mind.
Our enemies are already too close and we are our own best friend.
I have e-mailed my Congress rep and both senators, and will be working against this deal for the sake of national security.