[lbo-talk] The market value of an Iraqi life versus a Toyota

[Carl Remick]

>From: "Stephen Philion" <stephen.philion at gmail.com>
>
>The measure of an Iraqi life, in dollars and cents
>Payments for civilian deaths relatively small
>
>By Walter Pincus
>The Washington Post
>
>... The Pentagon has set $2,500 as the highest individual sum that can be
>paid. Most death payments remain at that level, with a rough sliding
>scale of $1,000 for serious injury and $500 for property damage.

Hearts-and-Minds Dept.:  How about if the Pentagon makes these payments by 
issuing Iraqi claimants debit cards imprinted, "Sorry about that! Best 
wishes, George W. Bush," and bearing a prepaid balance for the appropriate 
settlement.  These cards could be used for everyday transactions, with each 
purchase reminding the bearer of America's thoughtfulness and generosity.

Carl

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