Thats true, Amos and I'm not trying to make you or Strick feel 'guilty ' about how you put groceries on the table. I am sure that both of you have long ago rationalized your livelihood.

I do question the U.S. rationale for using contractors for military jobs - the same way I would question 'contracting-out' to the private sector of many government jobs. It is especially objectionable to me when the job entails an occupation of another country. There are some pretty serious moral and ethical considerations to taken into account. Private contracting in a war zone leaves the occupied and vulnerable country open to plenty of abuse and the abusers are not liable for any damage they may cause. Sure, the govt. has always contracted out military jobs but never to such an extent as we are seeing in Iraq. I can only think of two reasons why - huge profits and lack of accountability.

If the U.S. is going to base their economy on war, they will have to keep making war. If thats the America you want, you can have it. I don't even want it in my backyard.