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To: stuartcr; Allegra
They could always go back to using our military for logistics, it would probably be cheaper.

Actually it isn't. That's why these private contractors are doing that sort of work in the first place. It's not so much the personnel costs as it is the logistical costs that are prohibitive.

What are you hearing Allegra?

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15 posted on 11/20/2008 5:04:03 PM PST by Lurker ("America is at that awkward stage. " Claire Wolfe, call your office.)
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To: Lurker; null and void
Actually it isn't. That's why these private contractors are doing that sort of work in the first place. It's not so much the personnel costs as it is the logistical costs that are prohibitive.

What are you hearing Allegra?

You're right; it's not cheaper, plus the military doesn't have nearly enough personnel to run all of the activities here.

What we're hearing is a big shrug. We all knew this was coming once the country started attaining peace and stability. We're not concerned.

I've worked in and visited many countries around the world and was always subject to those countries' laws while there.

This is no different.

I think all of the people who are overreacting on this thread probably think Iraq's laws are like Saudi Arabia's and don't know much about how things are here.

Iraq's laws are relatively modern and western-friendly. Heck, even alcohol is legal here.

26 posted on 11/20/2008 10:39:58 PM PST by Allegra
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