Could the selling off of state assets compromise economic independence?

Should state assets,which have been paid for from public coffers, be sold off to for-profit companies?

The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, or Taqa, has agreed to sell a 20 per cent stake in a major power and water desalination plant in the Shuweihat region of the emirate to Sumitomo of Japan. Should state assets be sold off to for-profit companies? Do you think foreign ownership of national assets could compromise long term economic sovereignty? Voice your opinion at www.thenational.ae