The Ports Deal and Islamophobia

Critics of those who criticize the UAE/Dubai Ports World ports deal claim that it is simply Islamophobia that is driving opposotion. In large part, I agree. Those that oppose the deal cite specific reasons and justifications, but I don't think they are being completely honest if they don't admit a little paranoia or Islamophobia.

However, the issue isn't whether the opposotion is based in Islamophobia or not -- I say it's a given that it is. The real question is this -- is the Islamphobia necessarily unhealthy, unwarranted and unjustified?

As the saying goes...
Just because you're paranoid, it doesn't mean they aren't out to get you.