There has been a number of articles and entries about whats happening with privatizing certain government functions. This article, i thought, was particularly well presented. . .

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When war goes corporate

Grave threats to our national security may now include the mass privatization of U.S. intelligence and military operations.  By Chalmers Johnson

(http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2008/07/31/military_complex/)

OR

Tomgram: Chalmers Johnson, Warning: Mercenaries at Work

(http://tomdispatch.com/post/174959/chalmers_johnson_warning_mercenaries_at_work)

1st half page provides history, then provides examples of various presendential changes, and then focuses on Clinton's contribution and our present state.

For those who are familiar with this issue, please forgive this neophyte. . .

Authors Bio:
BS's and MS in math, chemistry, and geology. Have worked in rad con, chem labs, environmental monitoring, and education. Spent 2 years with research lab developing methods for remediation of contaminated sites (organic solvents and biological warfare agents). Have taught math and science in public and private schools, as well as college and university. Have experience in custodial services as a fall-back profession: when we no longer need educators, we will still need custodians.
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