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Private security firm Blackwater has had its license suspended by the Iraqi government. But the company has also stirred up debate in a remote corner of the United States. Rob Reynolds travelled to a small town along the California-Mexico border where Blackwater's plans for a training facility are dividing the community.

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  • In it for the money.

    Well, I joined the Army for the money and because I wanted to serve. Couldn't I join BW for the same reasons? To do some good and make a paycheck at the same time. They employ some of the best this nation's military has trained. And they do it efficiently. This training facility is going to be used mainly for Law Enforcement and Military training which is what their other facilities are mainly used for. When they say they train over 35000 people a year they're talking about mil, gov and law organizations that have used thier facilites. Not some 35000 strong mercenary force. Stop watching movies. What a complete misconception.

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  • it's near...not ...

    it's near...not nere. Way to go USA education!

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  • "Everyone is so ...

    "Everyone is so fast to stand behind a soldier for protecting his country, but when that soldier takes his skills aquired through the military, and does the same job for a private company, he then becomes a savage or a murderer?"

    The rules of war don't apply to them. Also, the go to the highest bidder. If China ended up buying out Blackwater, and Blackwater turned on the U.S., you would be whistling a different tune.

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  • Screw looking at ...

    Screw looking at the facts right? If these people did any research tehy'd realize that Blackwater only trinas its potential employees at its NC base. The Cali one is for training military and cops.

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  • you wouldn't make a ...

    you wouldn't make a scab on their ass

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  • terrorist training ...

    terrorist training camp

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  • black water will ...

    black water will not be disbanded, one they are to big, and two, they are protected under the constitution. Everyone is so fast to stand behind a soldier for protecting his country, but when that soldier takes his skills aquired through the military, and does the same job for a private company, he then becomes a savage or a murderer? Some people need to pull their heads out of their asses. Not everyone is made to be a doctor or a lawyer or a liberal.

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  • Wow! Just read the ...

    Wow! Just read the comments to this video and you'll get a picture of the ignorant, illiterate and probably inbred supporters Turdwater depends on.

    Freedom isn't free. If we allow a fascist organization like this one to continue operating in the United States, the price of regaining it will skyrocket. BW will eventually become our very own S.S. answerable to no one.

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  • Blackwater Sux. ...

    Blackwater Sux. You watch and see. It won't be long 'till the govt. disbands these guys and has to send in the military/ FBI / ... to do it and then you'll see where Blackwater' allegiance really lies. It won't be in upholding any good ole' American laws. You wait and see they'll get their asses bombed and shot to death in their CA training camp. It is illegal to form "private armies".

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  • OMG cry babys he ...

    OMG cry babys he just didnt want them nere his home... GO BlackWater go...

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  • alex jones for ...

    alex jones for president.

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  • Pay attention to ...

    Pay attention to the words of the Iranian President and the Venezuelen President... Look them up on You-Tube... then Read Isaiah 1-7 and do not limit the word of God... Remember that God used the Godless man Baalam to prophecy against Isreal... The U.N. knows whats comming on this world because the words were written on the walls of their mind By Admadinejad who gave the Plea of the Lord

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  • the demonic ...

    the demonic oppression our Gov. has on us is unbelievable... Ex. Allow the Public to do anything they want to promote evil and the African American community will stay in the dark...Allow our news media to have breaking news to shock people and they grab the first things they see to tell the public their own Imperialistic views and none of it comes from God... The creator of the Universe and of the foundations over mans ways

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  • People who go to ...

    People who go to Iraq when its all about the money are wrong...I am conservative and i think War on this half of the 20 century and this first part of the 21 century makes this country Babylon... Steeling the profits off the poor bye not paying them their deserved daily wages that the FOUNDATION of God is built upon... Good Night and Good Luck... THE FUTURE IS NOW

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  • it cut me off ...

    it cut me off
    Blackwater U.S.A. gets the job done and doesn't have to answer to the news because half the time what they do is only known by the gov't. What happen with the 11 dead was a terrable acciedent, but they thought that they were under attack and id like to see anybody try to not acciedently kill somebody when ur life is at stake. this training center will pervent more acciedents and help end the war.

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  • this company is ...

    this company is probly one of the Best resouces we as a country could have acess to. they do the dirty work that the u.s. military can't get away with because of the tree huggers that will flip a s#*t if a person is kill, well if every death was reported on that one sided, semi-truth telling thing we call the NEWS, then nothing would be done about anything because the gov't would be scared s#*tless that people would get kicked out of office!

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  • not true. Stop the ...

    not true.
    Stop the propaganda and educate yourself.

    If they are so honorable why don't they stay in the service and use their superior skills there?

    Because then they would have to obey the laws.
    And they wouldn't make the money.
    These guys make 300+ a day in Iraqdoing whatever it is they do right next to our military. They eat better than our military, sleep better, and have superior equipment for the most part.

    Who's paying them? YOU
    Blackwater's there to muddy the waters.

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  • Execution being the ...

    Execution being the operative word.

    This guy says we need jobs here... 60 jobs. So selling their souls to mercinarys is the answer.
    I wouldn't want them near me either.
    I don't want them in the country.
    sick.

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  • Planning the ...

    Planning the Advanced Training of the New World Order police force has begun...

    Printing Money is power and the Federal Reserve still has it.

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  • these are gonna be ...

    these are gonna be the troops facing the revolutionaries... IMO

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  • Hey Blackwater, we ...

    Hey Blackwater, we have room for you here in Texas. Come on down!

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  • I bet most of you ...

    I bet most of you making these comments dont even come close to qualifying to work for blackwater. The type of job they do is crucial. It is a requirement that anybody who does certain jobs with blackwater need to have 8 years minimum prior service military and or law enoforcement special operations experience. Most are retired military and or prior service with HONORABLE discharges. And ALL are required to have a minimum of a secret security clearance. Doubt any of you qualify.

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  • How many unarmed ...

    How many unarmed civilians does it take to set off an IED via remote control?

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  • Hahahaha. More ...

    Hahahaha. More likely they will be burned alive and hung from bridges. Appropriate end for mercenary scum who are better at killing unarmed civilians than fighting terrorists.

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  • A patriotic ...

    A patriotic American who wants to support our military will join the regular US Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines. Blackwater is a bunch of mercenaries playing cowboy, bringing dishonor to our Nation by committing atrocities, while getting paid 10 times what our soldiers make.

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  • they will kill you ...

    they will kill you if they will be paided!!! dumb asses!!!

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