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Why do you think that protection by the armed forces other than the country concerned is NOT a sovereignity issue?
What does that mean, "vital" supply? What does that mean, "safeguard"? *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
Hairdressers, dinner companions... Maybe expand the military industrial complex into METO, AUSTO, ATO, AFTO, all based in DC? Want to subsidize their exploration and drilling too before paying at the pump?</snark> _Our knowledge has surpassed our wisdom. --Charu Saxena._
Yes, oil companies are "welcome" to hire Blackwater if it is allowed by the laws of the countries where they operate, but NATO is not a mercenary force, last time I checked. Bush is a symptom, not the disease.
anyone has the right to protect themselves
which also includes oil companies.
I don't think that NATO forces are going all over the world trying to protect oil facilities
the need to prepare for and be ready for terrorist attacks in the future is
Al-Qeada has demonstrated its willingness to attack such installations and infrastructures
When the world powers stop being the biggest offensive threat and --get this-- create a Department of Peace, terrorism will be a rare event. _Our knowledge has surpassed our wisdom. --Charu Saxena._