15-12-2011, 06:40 PM
Quote:Police states also function in a state of permanent war in part through the use of shock troops, specialized forces used to instill terror on a conquered nation, such as the use of mercenaries, like Blackwater Corp. in Iraq. Such corporate warriors fit well into the idea of a police state that operates outside the law.
Another name change for former Blackwater firm as CEO explains how new title is inspired by Greek warriors
By Associated Press
Last updated at 6:56 AM on 13th December 2011The security firm once known as Blackwater has changed its name for the second time in less than three years as its owners continue to reshape the company they bought from its founder a year ago.
The Arlington-based company announced it will no longer be known as Xe Services and is now called Academi.
The name is inspired by Plato's Academy in ancient Greece and is designed to connote elite, highly disciplined warriors who are thinkers as well as fighters.
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