Government Shift to Contract Labor

The use of contractors in federal government, exemplified by cases like Blackwater and Halliburton, is not limited to the Iraq war but represents a broader trend in government towards contract labor. This shift is also observed in the private sector and the intelligence community. The lack of scrutiny on employees in contractor roles may contribute to security breaches and leaks, similar to incidents like Snowden's. This trend is reflective of a wider ethos in operations, extending to contexts like Iraq.