> I think it is a very disconcerting notion that we would allow a private entity to possess the equipment and infrastructure to wage war. Historically, that's

> I think it is a very disconcerting notion that we would allow a private entity to possess the equipment and infrastructure to wage war. Historically, that's hardly unusual. > How do we ensure they don't go rogue? How do we ensure anyone and anything doesn't go rogue? What does "going rogue" even mean in this context? Are you imagining that they might behave worse than officially state backed forces? How is that even possible, given how horrible state backed forces routinely behave? I'm not trying to be flippant, but I just don't get the distinction you're trying to make. This doesn't seem especially new, or different, or dangerous.