BLACKWATER? F***ing Murky water more like it...

Unless you have been living in a cave somewhere, and if you are , have you seen Osma? - most people should be aware of the controversy that has arisen in regards to private security firms and how they are used by the US Military in Iraq.

Private security firms do not have to adhere to the same rules and regulations that an organized military force has to adhere to.

Can you say Loop Hole?

Seems that Blackwater - currently the most infamous of the US band of private hooligans has a much higher incident rate then the military themselves. Their mandate is shoot first, ask questions never.

Now does anyone still remember L Paul Bremer - the former American Administrator who came into the picture after the main combat was complete in Iraq? Well one of the first piece of legislation he issued was a decree that granted immunity to American military and civilian personnel from criminal prosecution in Iraqi courts.

Can you say Loop Hole?

So this basically says that the Iraqi courts cannot prosecute the US military or US civilians!!! - Take a minute to digest this and the implications....

We have a invading army - and supporting admin staff - destroying the country, the people and the infrastructure and they cannot be prosecuted by any laws that the country has in place - what is that all about!!

No wonder the Iraqis are pissed off.

Don't worry though - Condelezza will ensure that with every Blackwater patrol there will be a member of the "Bureau of Diplomatic Security" riding with them to ensure everything is kosher. Kind of like leaving an AA member in charge of the beer tickets.....

And does anyone else notice how these "policy adjustments" all come about as a result of some scandal or another that has leaked out. The military does not seem to be very good at policing it's own but does that really surprise anyone???

I'm sure Condelezza's solution can only help - (tongue planted firmly in cheek)