While fat, dumb and happy, the U.S. and Britain may learn the hard way that the ends do not justify the means. But perhaps more importantly, someone must define foreign policy limitations. Furthermore, the use of mercenaries as a security force to aid business interests in shaky countries may be reasonable, however, turning them into a defacto arm of the U.S. government is not. Coupled with the thoughtless declaration that every administration since George Washington has been guilty of duplicity, is not an excuse or a sufficient reason to circumvent the Constitution or congressional authority. The continued reliance on the corporate military should be viewed with skepticism.
Privatization works in the private sector.
That being the case, it is of great concern when, where and by whom, force of arms are used. And most of all is who decides to use it. Frankly, I don't think what is happening behind the scenes in the world of Clinton and Blair is what the founders had in mind. Diane Alden is a regular writer for Enter Stage Right and has contributed to many other web publications including Right Magazine. All rights reserved.