[SJSAMPLE]

I understand it’s used that way, but are we really changing anything by using the word “contractor”?

Hell, even that word is starting to be used in a negative manner.

What word do we come up with next?

[jammer]

Well, a "contractor" connotes many other things besides contracting to fight. The term mercenary is much more specific. I think most people would say that "contractor" is a euphemism to obfuscate.

Stay with 'em.