I cannot believe it … I simply cannot believe it. I actually agree with President Bush on an issue. I am shocked! Not because of any political allegiances (I have none), but because usually (well, I think every time up until now), I have disagreed with everything Bush has ever done. But today, today I find myself siding with the man on his stance that Dubai Ports World of the United Arab Emirates should be allowed to purchase P&O, and subsequently, gain control over six major United States seaports. From the article:
He [President Bush] called on opponents to explain why they opposed a Middle Eastern firm taking over when they did not oppose a British company being in control.
I would have to agree. Of course, there is always the argument that:
Critics fear an increased risk of terrorist attacks, pointing out that the UAE was the home of two of the hijackers involved in the 11 September 2001 attacks.
And while that is an argument, I would say it is a very weak and unnecessary one. After all, have we (The United States) not been subjected to terrorist attacks from our own citizens? I think we have.
Also, I just think it is unfair to punish an entire country of millions based on the actions of … two. I mean maybe if the two were the President and Vice-President, but they weren’t. It was just Bill and Jeff (I just picked two random names) from down the street. They weren’t anybody special or important.
What do you guys think? Am I missing a key point in this argument?
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