LOL…and OBL was merely the head of a construction company.
They’re a military near-source operation, and have been involved in much more than simple VIP security, even doing routine escort missions.
Now word is out that they have been contracted by intelligence agencies, to the extent of operating drones.
Whatever the case, this much is clear: they have little to no oversight. They do not follow typical chain of command structures. This is fine for training foreign soldiers. This is not fine for taking part in CIA operations.
No one is arguing for prosecution, mere plausibility. Further, presumption of innocence may be neccessary in the courts, but it’s insane when talking about an organization that is licensed to kill.
The complaints remain.
Nor was haditha the sole screw-up on the part of Blackwater, but hey, the same can be said of the American military. What is different is that Blackwater is a mercenary outfit that fights for money; it is no different than Pakistan outsourcing to militant groups, contorting arguments aside.
No doubt…Pakistanis can do nothing but wrong, and everyone else is a sweet heart…
No they won’t. They’re mercenaries, and close kin to non-state actors and terrorists. One of the reasons why governments like them so much…
Unkown. And there are plenty more of documented greivences against tthem.
No doubt you would…it seems only Americans and Blackwater can escape this logic. Personally, if word were out that the Pak. Army committed atrocities in Balochistan, then given their past history, I’d consider this highly plausible, and merit of investigation. I certianly wouldn’t stick my head in the ground and pretend all is well.
Once again, I shouldn’t need to remind you that this logic is yours…and it’s non-uniform application is your trademark, nobody elses.