Posted on 01/24/2008 1:11:32 PM PST by dvan
We've heard about it time and again: areas along the border with high concentration of illegal alien activity become hotspots for drug-dealing, violence, and other crimes. Now, we increasingly hear stories of the Mexican military crossing the border into sovereign U.S. territory.
The first question we should ask is, "Why are they doing this?" Some believe they are trying to crack down on drug-smuggling and other crimes, while others believe that these incursions into the United States have more to do with seeing that the crimes are NOT stopped by U.S. officials -- that the military actually provides cover for the activities. The second question we should ask is, "Why is the U.S. allowing this?" This is our country, and no other military is allowed to simply drive across with hostile intent. Just read what's been happening lately...
According to the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection Office of Border Patrol, there has been a staggering 278 incursions into the United States by Mexican government personnel since 1996. In 2007, the Office of Border Patrol Field Intelligence Center noted 25 incursions, 4 by Mexican military personnel and 21 by Mexican police officials.
The DHS report on incursions was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by Judicial Watch. The organization combed through the report and found a number of such as:
MEXICAN MILITARY INCURSION (ARMED/INTENTIONAL) TUCSON/TUCSON -- On April 23, 2007, Border Patrol Agents...reported a Mexican military incursion on the Tres Bellotas Ranch near Arivaca, Arizona. The agents were using night vision equipment and observed...seven to ten Mexican military personnel in Humvees carrying long arms...The agents continued to back away from the [soldiers] when they heard [one] soldier chamber a round into his rifle. The agents observed...that the military personnel had fanned out in a tactical formation on both sides of the US/Mexico International Boundary.
MEXICAN MILITARY INCURSION (ARMED/INTENTIONAL) TUCSON SECTOR/SONOITA SECTOR -- On July 5, 2007 a Border Patrol Agent...encountered six subjects dressed in tan colored BDU style clothing...A military style Humvee and a black Suburban were parked on the Mexican side of the border...Two of the subjects appeared to be carrying bundles of narcotics on their backs.
MEXICAN POLICE INCURSION (ARMED/INTENTIONAL) EL CENTRO SECTOR/CALEXICO STATION -- On August 26, 2007, Remote Video Surveillance System operators...observed a red Ford F150 south of the All American Canal between the United States and Mexico...Agents...encountered the vehicle and performed a vehicle stop...The agents found credentials on the driver indicating that [name redacted] is an Agent of the Mexican Agencia Federal de Investigation. The agents searched the vehicle and discovered several items to include: guns, ammunition, narcotics, night vision equipment, cell phones, a walkie talkie and a ski mask.
The full list of FY 2007 incursions is included in the report in the form of a table:
Click on Source to view table
Our borders must be protected. There should be absolutely no debate on this issue. Congress has passed legislation to build a fence, then other legislators come around and defund it. In addition to physical barriers and surveillance, another element is needed.... something simple, but as of yet, missing from the process: political pressure. The government of Mexico will not change its ways unless pressure comes from the U.S. government. We cannot allow these incursions into sovereign U.S. land. We cannot allow Mexico to encourage the exodus of its people through illegal means as a way of bringing more money back to Mexico. Protection of our borders starts with the White House and ends at the border line.
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That’s OK. “W” has our backs. Right Sir???? Sir?????
I’m as much for the wall, tight border security and knowing who is coming into this country as anyone.
I also understand the definition of sovreignity and agree that the US border patrol should be the ones chasing illegals crossing, drug dealers etc...
That said, this article reads as if the mexican military / police are entering over our southern border as the “tip of the spear” of an invading force.
Does anyone seriously believe they will take over a ranch in southern Texas and claim the land for Mexico? Ever?
Lets try to keep perspective here. There may be an invasion by Mexico of the US but it is not their army that is invading.
I liked the banner picture on theloft.
I got my fingerprints on two of them high-rises.
Texas Commerce,and Allied Bank.
Built them before the influx of illegals.
Was a foreman on the Harris County Courthouse @ 1201 Franklin. LaMigra came on the job and hauled 52 off.
Heard on FOX this morning, illegal immigration has dropped from the #1 issue to #5 or 6.
Sounds like MSM has come around to McCain’s way of thinking.
Time to let our idiot Congress and Admin know we haven’t place this issue on the back burner. (again)
We charge the guy driving the getaway car with the same offense as the bank robbers.
How are they any different? Think seriously!
Good way to get us all killed.
MSNBC report on Border incursion Oct 18 2007
A 6 minute youtube about the Mexican army incursion into the U.S.
Ultimately, no threat to our sovereignity is ever a minor threat. Bush should've been applying Rudy's broken-window philosopy to controlling the border. Sadly, not knowing history and like the true leftist he is, he blithely feels that something will work (the NAU) simply because his intentions are so very, very good.
There’s an interesting CS Lewis quote out there somewhere. He states that a malevolent dictator is preferable to a benevolent dictator because a benevolent dictator is never bothered by conscience.
We should take the 173rd Airborne drop them in on the other side of the border and then attack the enemy from the front with 1st Armored Division. After we soften thier lines with 93rd Air Control Wing.
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