Only took three pages to get 9/11 pictures, conspiracy theories, and terrorist are all over the U.A.E. Well thought out. My children have to wear constant bomb gear to go to school, it is horrible. Have you spent anytime in the U.A.E.? It sounds like you have.

 

How many? If we're going to spend tax payer's money, shouldn't it be on something that benefits a majority? I'm sure more US citizens fly to the US from say London, Paris, or Frankfurt then Abu Dhabi.

 

This...............

 

I remember when Ireland in 1986 was opened, everyone was wondering about that. What is in it for Americans? Damn Irish?!

 

I am not paranoid, but I do find it odd that the US gov't would choose Abu Dhabi as a site in which to open a preclearance facility...I only have to ask why.

I've done the desert. I don't hate it and I'm not "afraid" of "them", but all you guys flying in the desert are there because the opportunities weren't here at home for you. That is a huge concern of mine going forward...I have an 8 year old. I don't want him to have to expat in order to have opportunity. Back in my expat/diplomat days, there was a line DIA/CIA/NSA used to feed us "don't go native" because if you go native you lose perspective on what your actual goals are.

If you are defending the Abu Dhabi preclearance facility, gents, you've gone native. Now, I don't care if you are a sellout and love living over there. Just realize, this is a brick in the wall keeping you away from good options in the states.

 

Ahhhh, the ole insult non-answering type you are. Way to go. You must have finished at the top of your class. BTW, that tin foil hat is a little small for my enlarged head. Back to sleep with ya.

 

And...

Preclearance Locations - CBP.gov

OK I get Canada. But the rest? But lets face it... its a goverment paid vacation. I can't see Abu Dhabi being the first choice for US Immigration Officers.

 

I'm sure there are a lot more Irish Americans that travel back and forth between Ireland and the US than Emirate Americans traveling between Abu Dhabi and the US.

 

they will probably hire locals. Nope. Can't possibly see any potential problems there. You know.. how much they love us and all.....

There is no upside to this. None. The handful of AMERICAN passengers that will benefit will be far outweighed by the potential security issues. I for one will not be surprised when there is an incident and it is traced right back to this.

 

I have not, but I will bet that any potential attackers have. Some probably are living right in your apartment complex. Glad they love you so much.