Security firm employee killed by Canadian convoy in Afghanistan
- Thread starter Praxius
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A shame, but.....
Natural selection....
If you are so stupid as to approach a military convoy in Afghanistan, ignoring repeated orders to halt, you are too stupid to be allowed to survive long enough to breed.
What is wrong with these people?
A good indication to the Afghan people thereabouts that they are NOT being targeted for who they are........
There's a difference.... our troops on both occasions gave warnings and they never stopped and thus followed proceedure.... the US troops just blow them up regardless and cover it up by planting weapons on them.
Touché (if you want to play that game)
It's part of the mercenaries contract I'm sure that if they're dumb enough to invite being shot....that insurance policy probably ain't gonna be honored.
Why is it that we say "private security contractors" when what they really are are mercenaries?
Why is it that we say "private security contractors" when what they really are are mercenaries?
When you consider that about ninety percent of Canadians killed in Afghanistan have been killed by car bombs, roadside bombs, suicide bombers, there is only one reasonable response to someone who fails to heed warnings to stop when approaching the convoy. I don't think you have to see friends blown up more than once to see the necessity of quick action.
I agree 100%.
But I see no difference between Canadian or American Soldiers firing on a car. They are all done for the same reason. You can't say... "Trigger Happy Americans" and say "Well our guys gave warnings." US Soldiers give warnings too. They don't want to shoot the wrong people...but they don't want to die either.
Same reasons...
Absolutely right. There is no difference. If somebody wants to approach the convoy they should have a written appointment.........And they should still stop when ordered.
You know what Wolf...they aren't stupid...they're Mavericks. They are armed in a warzone and are making BIG BUCKS.
This is not a post to zing you. Funny how we have to be clear about that sometimes.
They are most likely former military from all over the world. The US isn't the only country that has "Security" companies. They are adventure seekers and in these places are not bound by much law.
Yes I'd agree with Eagle to some degree but you can't really expect someone who's hired as a Paladin to care a great deal about whether rules of engagement are followed or if some action is likely to give a black-eye to the nations forces. A great deal of senseless bloodshed and actions of dubious moral character have been committed by mercs and although my experience is forty+ years old, I doubt that much has changed.
And yes there are mercs who hire-out to anyones military regardless of the "rightness" or "wrongness" of that particular nations point of view.
It seems just a bit phoney though to legitimize mercs as "private security forces" while torturing and imprisoning people who you claim are "illegal non-combatants".... Kind of a double standard at work here.
And yes there are mercs who hire-out to anyones military regardless of the "rightness" or "wrongness" of that particular nations point of view.
It seems just a bit phoney though to legitimize mercs as "private security forces" while torturing and imprisoning people who you claim are "illegal non-combatants".... Kind of a double standard at work here.
Come on now, you should know what I believe and don't by now, and when I'm just reflecting what's been given. Lighten up.
We've been part of the club since we went to Afghanistan.
The only difference is the information provided. If the reports do not state that warnings were issued out, then one can only go by what is given. If it does state that the US, Canadian, or any other troops gave warnings and attempted to prevent the situation from occuring, then once again.... you can only go by supplied information.
The more information provided, the more informed the public can be and the less critism there might be.