Mexico warns U.S. of referral to UN over border fencing plan

Xinhua ^ | 10/05/06

[shekkian]

"Just the idea of a wall, a fence ... is an insult to good neighbors."

Good fences make good neighbors.

Anyway, it's a good thing we've got John Bolton at the UN. He can tell them to stuff it where the sun doesn't shine.

[sure_fine]

can't stress enough how much dead rotting bodies indicate that crossing would not be a good idea, a bullet cost very little

[wodinoneeye]

Timing of this might be intentionally in close proximity to this upcoming election ?? President Bush has limited political capital to get Congress to fund 'The Wall' (with all the other things he has on his plate) and it was timed for now to assist in the election???

As for this 'Mexican Foreign Minister' does he have a mail address that American Citizens could address letters whose first lines should be 'Go **** Yourself'..........

[sure_fine]

besides, scavengers need food too

[sure_fine]

maybe get the Audubon(?) behind that too

[hnj_00]

just build the f'n fence.......it is the USA sovergnity....what will the UN do....have a debate...send in blue helmets?

screw the UN and mexico!

US out of the UN ...UN out of the US!

[Sarajevo]

no country in europe or anywhere in the world have open borders like this

You haven't been to Europe recently, have you?

[djf]

I keep hearing "Mexican government says this... Mexican government say that..."

Whoever the hell is in the "Mexican government" ain't no friend of the American people.

[Mark was here]

There will be legal ports of entry along the fence for the the good Mexicans to cross thru and allow Americans to cross over to get their prescriptions filled.

[Security Mom 08]

So glad you posted about this. I could hardly find articles out there about the fact that The President signed the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act yesterday.

This is much more important than Foley......though if the dems gain control of congress we are all doomed when it comes to National Security and the defense of our country.

[Straight Vermonter]

Before posting you should ask yourself, "am I completely ignorant about this subject?"

If the answer is yes, don't post.

[proud_yank]

Since when does the UN have any say regarding matters like this?

Defund them, and send those crooks to N. Korea.

[mvpel]

Mexico must have neglected to read Article 2, paragraph 4 of the UN Charter:

4. All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.

[TomGuy]

Or Mexico is relying on this SSP provision:

"Stimulate and accelerate cross-border technology trade by preventing unnecessary barriers from being erected (e.g., agree on mutual recognition of technical requirements for telecommunications equipment, tests and certification; adopt a framework of common principles for e-commerce)."

The above quote is from the White House website. It seems to be a clear statement of the current Administration's intent on border issues.
Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Prosperity Agenda

[sure_fine]

from todays toons

[angkor]

It's tough to lift a 30 kilo bale of cocaine over a 16 foot tall fence.

[TomGuy]

Too true:






from Pookie's toons

[mo]

"He said the fences would hurt the bilateral relations. "Just the idea of a wall, a fence ... is an insult to good neighbors.""


mash here.....http://www.quahog.org/factsfolklore/index.php?id=87

"Good fences make good neighbors"...200-300 years ago people expended good time and energy for reasons 21st century americans are just beginning to become aware of...

[moose2004]

"Fox's spokesman Ruben Aguilar on Wednesday said the fences would not be built as the U.S. Congress was unlikely to provide enough funding to finish the project.

"There is no money to build it, so it will not be built," he told reporters."

Wanna bet?