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July 21, 2012

Assault Rifles are Weapons of War Not Self Defence

It is estimated that 2000 guns per day are flowing illegally across the border into Mexico, a large percentage of those weapons being semi-automatic rifles similar the one used in today's shooting in Aurora. These guns are being used to kills cops, so much so that the cops cover their faces so they or their families will not be hunted down and killed. There...

September 18, 2011

Creating Jobs

A skeptical look at the idea that weapons sales can be defended as job creation.

October 1, 2007

Role of Military Contractors in the Iraq War (Part 1)

Water is the biggest concern in Iraq. The country is a vast desert wasteland, and water is scarce if you are not along the Tigris or Euphrates River. All water needed to sustain life on the bases in Iraq is pulled from these two rivers. Other basic needs are handled by contractors as well. Base maintenance, such as power generation, carpenters, electricians,...

September 18, 2007

Blackwater USA Loses License in Iraq

The Iraqi government has issued a statement saying that Blackwater USA, which has been doing security operations in support of the United States in Iraq, must end operations and leave Iraq, citing use of excessive force in a recent incident.