Since Sept. 11, 2001 our president continues giving speeches explaining to the public that we’ll beat any enemies that may threaten America’s freedom and he’ll go to great lengths to protect his country.
Our president continues to tell us that we’ll beat those bad guys, whoever they may be, and that we won’t be intimidated. Heck, he even decided to start a war on terror to make sure the country won’t be threatened by any of those terrorists, weapons of mass destruction, or people who are jealous of our freedom.

Congress was thrown for a loop after the Bush administration announced its deal in which Dubai Ports World, a state-owned business in the United Arab Emirates, may be managing our ports.
Ironic? Yes. Also, confusing. Maybe he forgot about the fear he was trying to deeply instill in most Americans when he was working out this business deal. This isn’t a matter of security but it is an issue which deserves critical consideration and thought. C’mon guys, give Congress a heads up and let them in on foreign policy conversations.

This decision came from a man who, in the past, detained Arab-Americans, spied on their communication, and, again, launched the untimely war on Iraq. So when the news of the U.A.E. and U.S. ports unfolded in the headlines it wasn’t a surprise that Democrats disapproved. However, when leaders from the president's own party came down on the decision, it became clear that it’s best to discuss big decisions before they cause a stir within the GOP.

Now, it’s important that we open up our foreign policy, but if we could preferably discuss the potential consequences and safety concerns, if any, then it would be beneficial. If we could open up foreign policy to countries which we have yet to offend, bomb, spy on, etc. (if there are any left), then maybe people would feel more comfortable about foreign companies managing our ports.

There are some who believe hints of racism are being suppressed by fear of safety, but the issue is not about the Arab community posing a threat. Rather, the concern is the hypocrisy of the administration and how it taught us to be on the edge of our seats after 9/11 but now that a few years have passed we can cut a pretty good deal. If only the administration could be as open to communication as they are to foreign policy.