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French Banking Practice
Remember all the talk about how we shouldn't go to war in Iraq without the Europeans, especially the French? Even though they were financially motivated by multi-billion dollar oil contracts with Hussein to stay out? Well, it seems that when it comes to Iraq there's not much difference between the government and their troops. The article notes the troops are being sent home to France to face disciplinary action. Judging on past French interactions with Iraq, they'll probably be allowed to bring their souvenirs with them.
I'm a software engineer who's married and has two daughters. I'm a Christian who tries to let my faith inform my political views, rather than vice versa. I do lean to the conservative side on many issues. Politically, I favor a government that holds people responsible for their behavior and well-being while helping the less fortunate become self-sustaining and contributors to society.