Contractor Quote by Studs Terkel
“We hear the term independent contractors in Iraq. Independent contractors? Mercenaries!”
About This Quote
Equates independent contractors in Iraq with mercenaries, highlighting moral ambiguity.
In simple terms: Independent contractors may act like mercenaries.
Question the ethics of such work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- discussing war labor practices
- examining contractor roles
- debating moral implications
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it fair to label all contractors as mercenaries?
- What safeguards protect ethical contracting?
The term may be a hyperbole, not universally accurate.