Some contractors over-react in Iraq: U.S. general

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

Some contractors over-react in Iraq: U.S. general
Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:35pm EDT

By Kristin Roberts and Sue Pleming

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Private security contractors, who
are under scrutiny over the shooting deaths of 11 Iraqis this
month, have over-reacted in some situations and used "over
the top" tactics, a U.S. general said on Friday.

U.S. defense officials say contractors in Iraq serve critical
roles that free U.S. troops up for other duties.

But officers, often speaking privately, say the strong-arm
tactics employed by private security contractors hurt troops'
efforts to secure the trust and cooperation of Iraqi civilians.

"I can certainly say I've seen them do some tactics that I
thought were over the top," said U.S. Brig. Gen. Joseph
Anderson, chief of staff for the Multi-National Corps-Iraq.

"Are they quicker with the trigger? Are they quicker to wave
a weapon, brandish a weapon, other tactics, cutting people
off? All of us have experienced, have seen different things at
different times. I have seen them, in my opinion, over-react
but that does not mean it's consistently the case," he told
Pentagon reporters by videolink from Iraq.

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN2842023520070928

[acmavm]

1. Over-reacted? That's it? Over-reacted?

That's obscene.

[katsy]

2. Yes. Over-react.

Code words for murderous rampage. Murder for hire.

[dipsydoodle]

3. What's that supposed to mean ?

Do they kill Iraqis rather than just maiming them ?

[scarface2004]

4. ya think?!?!

hey bubba...let s go kill them all..and let god sort them out (the u s marines ain't no better)

[dickbearton]

5. The Criminal Bush has subverted the Pentagon just like the Department of Justice...

You can not rely on anything coming out of the Bush Pentagon;
just more lies, disinformation, and propaganda.

[WorseBeforeBetter]

6. I guess he must be one of those 'phony' U.S. Brig. Generals. (n/t)