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The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces
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Analyze the connections between the global war on terror and domestic violence among special operations soldiers. In what ways does Harp depict the wars abroad as reappearing at home?
Consider Harp’s depiction of addiction within the special operations community. Does the prevalence of addiction among servicemembers stand as a metaphor for broader institutional “addictions”—to war, secrecy, or high-tech weaponry for example?
Analyze Harp’s treatment of the relationship between the US military and the drug trade. How does this relationship challenge official narratives about patriotism and lawfulness?
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