Friday, January 11, 2008

Out of Control


More over the top behavior from Blackwater in Iraq.

From the NYTimes: 2005 Use of Gas by Blackwater Leaves Questions
Suddenly, on that May day in 2005, the copter dropped CS gas, a riot-control substance the American military in Iraq can use only under the strictest conditions and with the approval of top military commanders. An armored vehicle on the ground also released the gas, temporarily blinding drivers, passers-by and at least 10 American soldiers operating the checkpoint.

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