http://www.couragecampaign.org/page/community/group_rss/StopBlackwaterWest We oppose Blackwater's attempt to set up a mercenary training camp in the peaceful rural town of Potrero, CA. Please join us in blocking Blackwater West! (xposted at terryfaceplace ) Despite widespread outrage about their actions in Iraq, Blackwater USA is still looking toward their future growth as a private army. In response, a Stop Blackwater West educational encampment was held in Potrero, CA this weekend. As you may already know, Blackwater USA is proposing to build a training facility in a peaceful, rural valley east of San Diego and just a smidge north of the US/Mexico border. If Blackwater succeeds in their plans, the peace, quiet and natural beauty of this mostly undeveloped valley 45 minutes east of San Diego will be shattered, and the infamous mercenaries of Blackwater USA will have established their foothold in Southern California. A majority of Potrero residents do not want this facility to be built in their community. http://couragecampaign.org/page/community/post/terry/BpS http://couragecampaign.org/page/community/post/terry/BpS/commentary#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:35:00 PDT http://couragecampaign.org/page/community/post/terry/BpS Terry Williams Terry Williams 1 http://couragecampaign.org/page/community/comment_rss/BpS/ The LA Times reminds us why we need to open a mercenary training camp in San Diego (yes that is snark): The number of U.S.-paid private contractors in Iraq now exceeds that of American combat troops, newly released figures show, raising fresh questions about the privatization of the war effort and the government's capacity to carry out military and rebuilding campaigns. http://couragecampaign.org/page/community/post/michaelditto/VMl http://couragecampaign.org/page/community/post/michaelditto/VMl/commentary#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:57:09 PDT http://couragecampaign.org/page/community/post/michaelditto/VMl Michael Ditto Michael Ditto 2 http://couragecampaign.org/page/community/comment_rss/VMl/