Their most infamous mistake (17 civilians dead, 20 injured at insourcing square) had nothing to do with government incompetence. They were found to have lied an

Their most infamous mistake (17 civilians dead, 20 injured at insourcing square) had nothing to do with government incompetence. They were found to have lied and covered up the mistake. Perhaps you should read scahill's account of it. In the light of the above and many other incidents in Iraq your contention that things would have been messier is questionable to say the least, and your apologia for blackwater and Eric prince unfounded.