Originally Posted by
pilotrob23
Actually, I did counter his point. There are people in every country around the world that don't like America, including in America. Or maybe you just don't like Muslims? Maybe the war zone in Abu Dhabi is so bad, that the world class musicians and golfers decided to drop by to entertain? You ever been to the U.A.E.? Yes, it is nothing except polite expats, diverse living, crazy driving, and hot summers. I will continue to have my American flag in my yard, and we aren't scared in the slightest.
Please read my post again. I said "counter any of his other points." You failed to do so. As usual, you focused only on a point that speaks poorly of the UAE. And I have no problem with Muslims. I do have problem with someone who uses the Muslim religion as an excuse to kill American citizens. You can quote me on that. Just because Abu Dhabi can host golf tournaments doesn't mean that terrorism or terrorists don't originate from there. But that's not really the point. This CBP facility serves no purpose for US airlines. Heaven forbid I don't want my tax dollars to be spent on a facility that in no way is advantageous to myself or my fellow citizens. We have enough issues staffing CBP facilities in the USA as it is. Money does not need to be wasted on a useless CBP facility in Abu Dhabi. My protest of this proposed facilty has little to nothing to do with security issues.