I see what you are saying, its a matter of numbers.
Its more than just a matter of numbers Pape , what makes someone special just because they work for the occupying forces ?
They chose the job , they knew the risk , no one forced them into it .

Nice arguement Tribes and a clever twist to the post, in this case, irrelevent.
Ah but relevant to the subject Apache .
Can you think of a conflict closer to home where sweeping the floor at an army base put you at serious risk ?
Anyway don't diminish the role of the humble floorsweeper , its an essential job that someone has to do


Look at it this way...for a government a serviceman in reality is a disposable asset , is not a foriegn serviceman/contractor equally or more disposable .