I have mixed feelings about whether or not the port should be sold. This deal could be very profitable for the United States. However, it could greatly affect our national security. I think that before this deal is finalize, many hours need to be put in to make sure that our country will be safe.

I think that if they sell the port they should relinquish the rights to have control over it. If they still want control, I don't think they should sell it.

Keep the ports American. If it ensures absolute safety then it is essential. American ports need to stay American. There are to many people out there that fund terrorists to let another country own and operate the ports. This is an extremely bad idea and I'm sure it will never stand with the next president.

i dont care what the reasons are as long as am american owns them then there will be no questions, but as long as a forieghner there will always be frowns. In our political position right know i dont think we should have any foriener because of all the "what if factors". I think that should be enough to over rule any questions.

Who cares who owns the ports? This is just an obvious form of descrimination. I think that if someone from Europe were to buy these ports, they would have had no problem, and no one would have cared. However, since the geographical location is soo close to Iraq, people are taking note. The big idea here is that they think this is unsafe. Well, it has been a long time since anythign has changed at the ports, and most containers go unchecked. Things could have gotten in the country no matter who was owning these ports. The biggest thing is that US. Customs office is responsible for the safety at these ports, not the actual owners themselves. The owners dont make a difference.

I don’t think the US ports should be sold because I think it’s too risky. I think security is more important now. The US might not give control of the ports, but even that could have some negative effects later on.

well i don't know where i stand on this matter, as i am from a neighboring city to Dubai and anything that has a positive effect for Dubai would mean a lot of advantage for me and my family. On the other hand i would understand how it would feel to own something that is not entirely theirs. There are advantages as well as disavdantages to this. The profit could be used in the economy especially as currently U.S. is under debt and the economic situation may worsen. The disadavntage of course would be letting someone else own the ports which may lead to some animosity later.

If you are selling something why should you still control it. That doesnt make sence, its like me selling my car to a complete stranger and still wanting to drive it when I want. The US need to stop its power trip before we get put in our place.

I agree with some of the comments above if you sell something you should give up control of it. If America sells the ports they should give up the rights to make decisions about the ports.