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| Yes | 48% | 47 votes | Total: 97 votes | |
| No | 52% | 50 votes |
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The usage of private military forces is nothing unique to warfare - and just because we're entering a video age where everyone can actually SEE these mercenary forces does not m...read more
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Sure. Why not? My question I ask for those that are voting 'no' is "Would you be willing to enlist in the military right now?". I expect an equal number of no's. I could go o...read more
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The use of private contractors in the military has had a positive impact on military operations for years now. The use of contractors has been seen in such disciplines as healt...read more
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Blackwater, as well as other, private security agencies, have been around for along time. They are nothing new they are fully trained in doing what they do best. What are they...read more
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Allowing corporations to obtain their own armies is very dangerous to a democracy. In essence this will allow these entities to eventually wage a war against the democratic stat...read more
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It's true that military contractors have supported the U.S. military for quite sometime. They do many 'civilian' type jobs from mechanic to mess hall, that would otherwise have ...read more
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by David Wu
In view of the recent Blackwater controversy, I think that the use of private contractors and mercenaries is highly detrimental to the military mission in Iraq. I'm not saying t...read more
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by Kate Drazner
"My Boss At KBR: 'The Military Is None Of Our F-ing Concern.'" Ben Carter is a water safety expert and a caring family man. Passionate about his work, Carter went to Iraq...read more
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When it comes to combat and dealing with foreign nationals the answer is no. First let's correctly identify what we are dealing with. We are not dealing with private contractors...read more
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