Bush is Selling Our Ports to UAE

Last week, a deal was struck with Dubai Ports World of the United Arab Emirates to provide security for six major US ports -- New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, New Orleans, Miami and Philadelphia. The ports were reportedly not consulted on the issue. The Department of Homeland Security says the deal is done and refuses to reverse their decision even in the face of bi-partisan calls for them to do so.
But we can't give up. We must demand that the Administration reverse its decision to hand over security at six American ports to a company from the United Arab Emirates -- a country with ties to the September 11th hijackers.
Email President Bush today. Urge the Administration to reverse the decision to outsource the security at our ports.
It's absolutely unthinkable that we would be handing over security duties for US ports to any foreign country. This has terrible implications for the Houston area and our large ports all over the country. What happens when a foreign country makes a bid to run security at our ports here in Southeast Texas? If what we're seeing here is any indication, money will be more of a deciding factor than security, and that is just plain wrong.
I believe only American companies should be responsible for security at high risk targets in the US like ports and airports. Handing over the security of this nation's largest ports is irresponsible. Security concerns must take precedent over financial concerns when it comes to the security of this nation.
Please contact the White House today. Demand they reverse the decision to outsource our port security today!