Say Goodnight, Blackwater

The Iraqi government has denied Blackwater a renewed operating license, effectively putting an end to the operations of one of he most well known private military contractors in Iraq. This action is, of course, in response to the Blackwater shooting incident in 2007, as the license was denied for the firm's use of 'excessive force'. The State Department, who is the client for Blackwater, has not confirmed who will be taking over the privatized diplomatic security mission in Iraq. There are two other PMC's (private military contractors) operating in Iraq, but we'll have to see who gets the contract.

Here's an interesting idea, how about booting the PMC's altogether? I know, that's a stretch, but while I recognize the need to utilize PMC's due to U.S. force limitations, I don't like the diplomatic or security consequences.

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