Iraq mercenaries.

Our government has outsourced a wide range of security functions to 20,000 to 30,000 contractors (mercenaries) in Iraq; the exact number has not been disclosed. Contractors protect U.S. generals and key military installations, have served as prison guards and interrogators in facilities holding suspected insurgents, and gather intelligence among "other responsibilities." with little or no oversight. No wonder Iraqis see US civilians as killing their brothers, sisters, children and other family members.