Reply #39: One can't help wondering what they get paid [View All]

[daleo]

Also, a full list of Blackwater's clientele would be interesting.

These two facts would add context and perspective to the situation. Like any capitalist entity they probably are involved in activities both laudable and unsavory. The key thing, is it is a capitalist entity and is probably willing to work for anyone and for any purpose, with (perhaps) some constraint imposed by law. It is questionable whether the goals of the state (such as the U.S. in Iraq) should be advanced by contracting to such organizations. In their day, the Hessians were no different, and they do not enjoy warm feelings in the American memory.