Defense contractor openly using God to sell war in Iraq

[Henk op xp]

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Defense contractor openly using God to sell war in Iraq

Submitted by Adam Thomas on Sat, 2007-08-18 16:16.

A major defense contractor for the military and Homeland Security
claimed that the United States is morally obliged to maintain a
permanent presence in Iraq for the sake of God.

"If we stay and rebuild Iraq, we will demonstrate to the world that we
remain the best force for good in the world," Charles Patricoff, Sr.
Contract Manager for Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp, said. "More
importantly, we as Christians can better influence that region for the
Kingdom of God."

Patricoff pointed out that the American Civil War was more unpopular
than the current war in Iraq and 630,000 men died during the fight to
end slavery and gain liberty for African-Americans.

"Look at how we helped rebuild Germany and Japan after World War II," he
added. "Because of the good we did there and are doing in Iraq, I don't
believe we should ever leave Iraq."

Ball Aerospace, based in Boulder, Colorado, manufactures spacecraft,
lasers, tactical instruments & sensors, and other components is part of
the team that supports the missile defense system initiated by President
George W. Bush.

The defense contractor reported 2006 sales of $6.6 billion and employs
15,500 people.
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Hmm, with god on their side?

Henk Elegeert

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