[texasbluebell]

You mean I can catch the next flight to Baghdad and try to get work????

Was listening earlier to Col. Hunt talking with Tony Snow, the Col. said there are 40,000 contractors in Iraq now, helping to get the country back up on its feet.

Maybe they could use one more. Kind of a risky place to work though.

The Col. said he thought they ought to be made to sign a waiver saying they've been told how dangerous it is. He also said many of the contractors are carrying guns, and contrators are the ones guarding Paul Bremmer.

[Hildy]

I was under the impression that the work was set up before they went over there. That way at least they're accounted for. I can't imagine going over there and looking in the "Help wanted" section. It still makes no sense.

[Dolphy]

The Col. said he thought they ought to be made to sign a waiver saying they've been told how dangerous it is. He also said many of the contractors are carrying guns, and contrators are the ones guarding Paul Bremmer.

I have a client that was considering bidding some work in Iraq. There are a couple of web sites that outline the risks, the sources for contracts, travel, etc. Last I read there are over 10 major security contractors over there providing protection for foreign company workers.