How many people is the United States government responsible for
killing? I would like you to start with the Revolutionary War and
proceed to the current date. Include all civilians and combatants. In
the case of the Civil War, only include those killed by the Union
side. I want all declared and undeclared wars. I would also expect to
see covert operations included. I do not expect exact numbers but I
would like to see best guess estimates. Do not include our own
soldiers.

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Clarification of Question by magruderb-ga on 03 Apr 2003 22:16 PST

The Answer website (Act not to stop war and end racism) has a good
summary of conflicts that the US government has been involved in. I
know this is a tough question. Thats why I am offering so much money
and chose google to pursue it

......... I cant imagine too many takers on such a loaded and perhaps
ilogical and irrational question.   Why do you see the US government
as being responsible for all the deaths in the various wars. In any
case many who have died over teh hears died as volunteers for causes
not sponsored by the government, e.g mercenaries for instance. Indeed
in my country Australia we had very many Californians migrate here in
the 1850's looking for gold; some of which got involved and fought in
a brief rebellion to establish an Australian republic seperate from 
Britain. US government advised these Californians not to fight but
many did and some died

The most comprehensive overview on government "democide" throughout
history is found on http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/