are these not interesting times? I remember a few weeks ago, I had read that the four civilians killed and mutilated in Fallujah may have been mercenaries, as one of of them was wearing dog tags.
Then I read in a South African news paper that one of them was confirmed to have been a US "Security Contractor" that we had down there a few years back, assassinating people involved with the appartheid conflict. Cant remember which side of it we had him supporting though, but word has it that he was a rather brutal fellow.
And now I come accross this interesting litte read:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...r=emailarticle
20,000 mercenaries? Increasing to 30,000 as we withdraw conventional forces? Do a google search for Blackwater Security and take a look at their hireing requirements! I knew that we used "private contractors" but I didnt know that it happened on this scale!
Anyway, Im sure you folks have several thoughts on the matter. I think that I will refrain from voicing an opinion one way or the other, but I am interested in seeing what you all have to say.
OT: Privatized War
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