On Thu, 02 Mar 2006 16:50:42 GMT, Gene Kearns
wrote:

On Thu, 02 Mar 2006 16:01:24 GMT in rec.boats, Shortwave Sportfishing
penned the following thoughts:

On Thu, 02 Mar 2006 15:48:20 GMT, Gene Kearns
wrote:

Quit trying to spin this. The whole concept is just wrong. Not only
just PLAIN wrong.... it is wrong for America.

I've been watching this thread with some interest because I regard it
as strictly business, but here's a question for you Gene - which US
company could do the job?

Halliburton? :)

A well taken point.... and I suspect those intent on selecting either
option either don't have their attention focused on what is best for
the US and/or have a private agenda.

As for ANY company doing the job, one needs to consider that no
corporation holds as its priority it customers (in this case, the
American citizens and government), but logically owes allegiance
solely to its stockholders. Thus, privatization is not the panacea
that some would wish you to believe.

To me this port deal is a lot like mail ordering a car from North
Korea and expecting a good product and good customer service. It is
hard enough to get a good product and ensuing support from Ford and GM
and I can walk to their place of business.

Gene, what is it that you fear the Dubai folks would allow through our
ports?
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'Til next time,

John H

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