Is There Such a Thing as Criminal OverCharging?

This story, at first glance, simply boggles the mind: HoustonChronicle.com - KBR spent millions to deliver $82,100 of fuel to Iraq

KBR, a subsidiary of Halliburton, charged America more than $27 million to ship $82,000 worth of liquified petroleum gas to Iraq.

But let's keep in mind that fact that shipping ANYTHING to Iraq is dangerous indeed, particularly that "last mile" segment, where truck convoys are routinely ambushed. According to the article, KBR has had at least 61 employees KILLED in Iraq and Kuwait, "many while delivering fuel." So the $27 million supposedly reflects the free market cost of doing business in a warzone, right?

If so, why are so many people being silent on the issue?

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Paul