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 Why Blackwater USA Poses Such A Danger. September 27, 2007 8:43 PM

First, Jessica for the invitation to this group. I look forward to learning from everyone and sharing what I can. I already see a few friends here.

As a few of you know I recently started a petition asking the US Congress to demand that the Defense Department cancel all Blackwater USA contracts and demand their immediate withdrawal from Iraq. I have recently amended the petition to require the cancellation of all State Department contracts as well.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/its-time-to-fire-blackwater

i am very passionate in my belief that this paramilitary organizations poses a serious threat not only in Iraq but wherever they are used around the world. It is my opinion that Blackwater is just as dangerous today as the Nazi SS was over 60 years ago.

It has become clear that Blackwater USA has become a threat to any hope for peace in Iraq.  How can Iraqi citizens possibly feel safe when a paramilitary organization, which seems to answer to no one, is running lose on their streets.

There is enough documented evidence to prove that Blackwater's tactics as well as their attitude toward the Iraqi people and culture are inappropriate, to say the very least.  

Can we sit by and run the risk of Blackwater USA  starting WW III?

I have posted a series of shares and blog posts which include several interviews and lectures by Jeremy Scahill author of the book "Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army." As many of you know Jeremy has recently testified before Congress on the dangers posed by this Blackwater's presence in Iraq.

If the Iraqis Hate Them and Troops Don't Care For Them Why Are They There? This post contains a video reel of 13 videos on the subject.

I thank everyone that has already signed the petition and ask the rest of you to please consider joining us. I always ask that you share this information and the petition with as many of your friends as possible.

If you have a blog or website and would like to share the petition, here is the code:

<div id="peSiteTargetDiv858902728"><a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/" style="display: block; width: 252px; text-align: center; font-size: 8pt; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Petition powered by ThePetitionSite.com</a></div>
<script src="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/js/widget.js?petitionID=858902728"></script>

Thank you so much for all that you do to advance the cause of peace. 

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 September 28, 2007 2:23 PM

Red-pinned for better visibility. Thanks for posting this, Pam!  [ send green star]
 
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