Though I'm still trying to make up my mind on the controversy over a United Arab Emirates company being allowed to manage six U.S. ports, I have to say I'm inclined to support the Bush administration. I've had a lot of problems with Bush, especially his decidedly unconservative approach to domestic policies, but his commitment to the security of the United States has always been and always will be his strong suit. We're now going to start listening to his critics on security issues? Please. Just read these editorials in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times and decide which one sounds the most sensible. The very fact that Tracy Warner and Cal Thomas agree that it's a bad idea ought to worry us just a little bit.
Certainly the administration's handling of the issue, as with Hurricane Katrina, Cheney's hunting accident and so many other things, demonstrates a certain political tone deafness. But keep your eye on the ball. Some are, some aren't.
