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Nite Owl

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Wed Oct-10-07 02:21 PM
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Help needed on local Blackwater poll

http://www.poststar.com/

It's at the bottom of the front page, in the center. Remove them is ahead but not by alot.

So far:

What do you think of the use of private security firms like Blackwater in Iraq and Afghanistan?
It's great. They solidify our forces in the war on terror. (73 Votes, 26%)
They're a necessary evil since military levels are low and the war is complex. (61 Votes, 22%)
A private-sector company should be able to fight, but with strict military supervision. (44 Votes, 16%)
Remove them. There's not law or accountability to govern their actions. (98 Votes, 36%)
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acmavm

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Wed Oct-10-07 02:24 PM
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1. Lots of stupid people in the Glen Falls area. Thank goodness

there's a few more that ARE hitting on all cylinders.

What do you think of the use of private security firms like Blackwater in Iraq and Afghanistan?
It's great. They solidify our forces in the war on terror.
(74 Votes, 26%)
They're a necessary evil since military levels are low and the war is complex.
(61 Votes, 22%)
A private-sector company should be able to fight, but with strict military supervision.
(44 Votes, 16%)
Remove them. There's not law or accountability to govern their actions.
(102 Votes, 36%)

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jeff30997

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Wed Oct-10-07 02:26 PM
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2. Done!

Remove them. There's not law or accountability to govern their actions. (105 Votes, 37%)

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LakeSamish706

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Wed Oct-10-07 02:26 PM
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3. Done! n/t

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KansDem

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Wed Oct-10-07 02:54 PM
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4. Completed...

What do you think of the use of private security firms like Blackwater in Iraq and Afghanistan?

It's great. They solidify our forces in the war on terror. (76 Votes, 23%)

They're a necessary evil since military levels are low and the war is complex. (62 Votes, 19%)

A private-sector company should be able to fight, but with strict military supervision. (45 Votes, 14%)

Remove them. There's not law or accountability to govern their actions. (143 Votes, 44%)

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fnorpz

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Wed Oct-10-07 03:12 PM
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5. remove private sector military units

these units are viewed by iraqis as eastern europeans viewed
the schutzstaffeln (SS) during ww2. they inspire horror and
fear among the populace and puts americans in a very bad
light. their actions are above iraqi law, and if this conflict
ever ends americans will find nothing at the end but hatred
and loathing.

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gateley

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Wed Oct-10-07 03:16 PM
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6. Remove them 162 votes, 42%

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me b zola

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Wed Oct-10-07 03:23 PM
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7. done

What do you think of the use of private security firms like Blackwater in Iraq and Afghanistan?

It's great. They solidify our forces in the war on terror. (79 Votes, 22%)

They're a necessary evil since military levels are low and the war is complex. (64 Votes, 18%)

A private-sector company should be able to fight, but with strict military supervision. (45 Votes, 13%)

Remove them. There's not law or accountability to govern their actions. (166 Votes, 47%)

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frebrd

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Wed Oct-10-07 03:38 PM
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8. "Remove them" is up to 47% n/m

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Nite Owl

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Wed Oct-10-07 06:28 PM
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9. Up to 49%

Thanks DU!

and kicking for the evening crowd :)

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spanone

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Wed Oct-10-07 06:30 PM
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10. 49% = remove them

:toast:

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madokie

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Wed Oct-10-07 06:36 PM
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11. 50% remove them

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Mugu

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Wed Oct-10-07 06:43 PM
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12. Done, 198 Votes, 50% n/t

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