Who's in the right
Recent articles in the papers have said private security contractors working outside the US borders; may have violated some peoples rights. In several countries. Is this a concern of the US government?
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rufusgooch wrote: Recent articles in the papers have said private security contractors working outside the US borders; may have violated some peoples rights. In several countries. Is this a concern of...
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I think it is, since they are still american citizens... Of course the rules change a bit when you are being shot at, but I think they should at least be held to the same standards as our soldiers are.
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I am not real keen on the "private contractors".........in the old days, they were referred to as what they are: mercenaries. Private contractors is just a nicer term for it..... seems these guys want...
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OK as someone how is there I need to dispell a couple of mistakes. First most of the security contractors, at least in Iraq are not American, they are English, Ausie, South African, from the...
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thanks catfish. doesn't really change my opinion much... if its american company, it should be held to american laws. (for all employees) I wonder if the same thing is true in other professions......
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With all due respect, Ct, private armies scare the crap out of me. If Uncle Sam will employ them over there to do jobs American Soldiers can't or won't do, it is a mighty small step to employ such...
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I spent 22 yrs in the military and worked as a private contractor for ten years. My age and family forced me to stay home. Fifteen years ago and still today, the check may have been issued by a...
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rufasgooch Please correct me if I am incorrect on this subject but, it is my understanding that American contractors are escorting some of our military dignitaries.
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Yes, not all but most military dignitaries are escorted by contract security teams. And they do a better job of providing security than the military teams providing esort services. The contract...
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Ct1Catfish wrote: These contractors are doing a tough job, and are accually doing it with less problems than UN peacekeepers. I'm sure they are doing better than UN troops....... talk about "damning...
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