This isn't the first time I've mentioned Blackwater in my blog and if this trend continues it probably won't be the last. Blackwater is the notorious paramilitary group currently overseas with our troops. Infamous for killing civilians, now they're in trouble for allegedly stealing over 500 Assault Rifles that were due to the Afghan Police Force. This is on top of allegations that Blackwater employees also habitually carry weapons without proper permissions.
Senator Carl Levin has a stern warning for Blackwater (AKA Xe, AKA Paravant) and any other military contractors working in the middle east. He warned that afghan civilians do not make a distinction between US troops and US contractors and when the contractors break the rules, it reflects poorly on our country as a whole. This is turn makes the Taliban argument that much stronger.
I think that we as a country need to stand up and say enough is enough. We've hired these guys to not only do a job, but represent our country while doing it. I say, as soon as they start representing us poorly, we fire them and put the money to good use. Right now, Blackwater is making us look like nothing but common thieves, until they get their act together, I think they should be hauled out of the middle east as soon as possible.
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