One of the delicious things

of contemporary times is the outsourcing of war activities. "The number of US troops in Iraq is now at a peak of 168,000; but they rely on an even bigger army of 180,000 contractors, employed by more than two dozen private companies. Many of these people do the cooking and laundry. But about a quarter of them are fighters."

New venture opportunities ahead. Exciting markets. Exotic countries. Dental plan included. Excellent fringe benefits. A bullet with one's name.