We are constantly forgetting that most Terrorism in America is caused by Americans. The purpose of terror is not to kill, but rather to cause terror. And, generally, death causes terror. Terror causes reaction; generally in the form of lashing out against what is scary. We all huddle together with our security blankets against the monsters under our bed until one day we get up the courage to look beneath it and see that nothing is there.

I digress.

The ports would still be worked by Americans (or people with green cards). They would just be owned by Dubai. If they do wish to hire out of the country, those people have to acquire green cards and that means a background check. Where as if they hire an American, they can just hire anyone they want to without such a check. Ownership of the ports doesn’t suddenly make the port like an Embassy: it doesn’t make it a country inside a country. The port won’t become the sovereign land of Dubai, it will remain part of the US. You won’t be able to run there and ask for asylum. This means that it is still subject to the laws of this country. It is still subject to our customs law and rules.

So, what is it? Capitalism or Socialism? Do we want our ports operated by the government? Are we willing to remove the other countries that still hold sway over the port operations in our country?

I’m all for becoming a Socialist country. Yep, pour on that tar and shove that spiked pole up my arse while you parade me around. Socialize health care, transportation, infrastructure, ports (water and air), higher education, etc. Imagine a world where you don’t have to pay thirty grand for college and you can continue on to even higher education if you qualify. Imagine that lack of pressure to pay for school and maintain good grades.

Now, many people will say that this is a step closer to Big Brother watching over us. Socialism doesn’t mean removing democracy. Socialism is an economic platform that allows for both free market and government market.

Oh well. I suppose I will have to dream as socialism isn’t the “good” and “American” way. Sink or swim I guess.

People want the ports to be controlled by America. This would mean that the Government would operate part of the economy. That is socialism. Or, some just don’t want Dubai to operate the ports because they aren’t ‘westerners’. That’s racism. So, in this land of mine that is supposedly open and welcoming, equal and capitalist; we have a quandary.

I love hypocrisy.

**Update**
I did find a fairly good reason to be against the Dubai port purchase. They participate in the Arab boycott against Israel. This means that they won't Import/Export from/to Israel. This also means they won't transport goods that have parts of them made in Israel.

I would be lost without my holy land, passover-approved matzo and gefilte fish. I'm sure others would be truly crushed as well.

More info: Exclusive: Dubai ports firm enforces Israel boycott