profiting from War and Torture

NEWS: 
ASUC Bill Opposes UC Investment in Israel
Divestment Bill Passed (then vetoed)

OK, we're well aware of the profligate arms industry, and employment of mercenary 
troops and political operatives to sustain expansion of empire, but we shouldn't 
overlook the part a black market in "policing weapons" plays in enforcing the 
culture of fear required to maintain U.S. hegemony:
'Sting stick' or spiked baton on sale at a public security exhibition in China, 2007
'Sting stick' or spiked baton on sale at a public security exhibition in China, 2007 
© Robin Ballantyne / Omega Research Foundation

Read how LEGAL LOOPHOLES ALLOW COMPANIES TO TRADE IN 
'TOOLS OF TORTURE' (includes Amnesty International video).

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