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Maybe it’s just me, but this statistic seems surprising:

Since the United States invaded Iraq in March 2003, more than 16,000 troops — mostly Army — have deserted. Antiwar groups contend the number is much higher, with many of the runaways quietly discharged.

For context, it’s from a rather interesting story about Iraq-era deserters in Canada and the support they’re getting from Vietnam-era deserters.

(via Passport)