Merc is the New Crack
America's deadly dependence on private security contractors in Iraq
Private security companies claim to support the U.S. military, but in fact, the interests of the two groups frequently conflict. Contractors answer to their clients, not to the generals on the ground, and certainly not to the public. Contractors are hired to protect the individuals who sign their checks--even if they undermine the overall counterinsurgency effort in the process. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
