Thanks, Ed; for this eye-opening piece.
I'm surprised nobody railed at you for posting un-American "reports" at this time.
I have complained about the weapons dealers and defense contractors selling their wares under the guise of "national security" for years now.
Just follow the money.

Our Holy Warriors wrap themselves in the Bible and the Flag, while fattening their wallets. They create wars, arm both sides and haven't ONE INCH of remorse, or sense of responsibility as long as they continue to make the money.

I hope George Bush Sr, Cheney,
Scowcroft et al are being haunted by their past acts as the souls of thousands (and probably soon to be hundreds of thousands) of dead Americans bring their sense of conscience back to life.