Academically speaking, can’t we simply hold them to the same standard as our troops? I’m not sure that creates a dangerous precedent. Does it?
If our troops do something wrong, they should be taken to task on it as well.
Isn’t that a reasoned approach for the private sector too?
Perhaps you’ve got something in mind that I don’t. Explain what situation you fear coming about.
I think there is a world of difference. We should support our troops and their missions; I see no reason why someone working for a private firm should have any more right to wave guns at citizens - of this or any other country - than you or I.
I don’t like the use of contractors (even though my dad was one for Chiang). Soldiers are there to kill people and break things.