But the issue of private corporations fighting our government’s wars is one that is extremely disturbing. In Iraq, for example, Blackwater and other private contractors like Triple Canopy have complete immunity from any crime based on an outgoing order L. Paul Bremer passed when he was king of the country. There have been numerous cases of incredibly heinous crimes Blackwater has committed, including repeated massacres of unarmed civilians for literally no reason, but because of Bremer’s order, no one has ever had to answer for these atrocities.

I guess the point of this comment is, the use of private contractors in armed conflicts might seem a bit inane, but it’s an extremely important issue. Books like Blackwater and Servants of War are well-worth the read.

Also, Jeremy Scahill’s blog Rebel Reports is well worth a read. He usually updates it daily, and I read almost everything he posts, as his commentary, investigative reporting, and skills as a writer are all top-notch. http://rebelreports.com