Voice from the Commonwealth Commentary, World Views and Occasional Rants from a small 'l' libertarian in Massachussetts
"If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest for freedom, go home and leave us in peace. We seek not your council nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams
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More on US military efforts to rebuild Afgahnistan. Again, it seems to be something that major media outlets don't care to report more prominently.
The team tries to downplay its military connection. Members dress in civilian clothes, are allowed to have beards and non-military hair styles, and travel in an unmarked Toyota pick-up. The relaxed look helps in dealing with contractors and other local suppliers, said Gamble. ``The uniforms can intimidate them or complicate the negotiations,'' he said Tuesday.
The practice has angered some aid groups. They believe it can blur the lines between soldiers and civilians and possibly put humanitarian workers in danger.
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