Posted on 09/08/2009 12:41:43 PM PDT by AuntB
Rosalio Reta: "I liked the lifestyle... killing people"
Prisoner 1447523's name is Rosalio Reta. He was born and raised in Texas.
By the age of 13 he was an assassin for one of Mexico's drug cartels.
Convicted of two murders (he says he killed many more), he will probably spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Hanging around with his friends in Mexico (in the border areas many people frequently cross over on business and pleasure), one told him his brother worked for a cartel.
"I thought it was cool. Got involved. That's how everything started. There's no way out once you get in."
What concerns law enforcement officials, and those working to keep teenagers out of the cartels' grip, is that this is not simply a case of the cartels preying upon American teens - many actively want to join
Mexico's cartels are multi-billion dollar enterprises, feeding off the US's addiction to illegal narcotics.
Teenagers are useful to them. In Texas, under-17s cannot be prosecuted as adults, so if they are caught working for the cartels, they often get away with light punishment.
The cartels use Laredo's street gangs to control the border and the highway. It is a tactic employed along the border in other communities and across the country.
"It's all over the United States," investigator Mario Soria says. "Any major city with gang influence, you'll find the [cartel] control."
He points out some graffiti. "This tells me this is a Latin King area," he says, referring to one of the town's prominent gangs. It's just a short walk from the river that marks the border with Mexico.
"A lot of people wanna get involved in the cartels and that. Honestly, there are a lot of people who will look up to me."
(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...
Video at link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8237121.stm
Dam, I’m always a sucker for a willing assassin, er worker.
diversity is strength!
At first, he says, "it's just a neighbourhood thing here. It gives you a sense of belonging."
WTF? What happened to the "family values not stopping at the border" and "natural republicans?"
Where is this kid's family? That is where the "sense of belonging" should come from.
Also sent by NAFBPO today:
Inside the MS-13, America’s Most Violent Gang
by Samuel Logan
Editors Note: In THIS IS FOR THE MARA SALVATRUCHA, investigative journalist Samuel Logan offers the first English-language examination into the MS-13, which the FBI has called the “fastest growing and most violent gang in the country.” Logan follows the story of the charismatic Brenda Paz, a Honduran immigrant who was “jumped into” MS-13 at just 15 years old. She went on to become an informant for the FBI and was murdered by friend from the gang within two years of joining. Beyond illuminating Brenda’s story, Samuel Logan sheds light on important issues for America’s growing Latino population, touching on the effects of immigration, deportation, and daily realities of at-risk and underserved youths in the immigrant community.
Q: Why does the FBI call the Mara Salvatrucha (or MS-13) the “most violent gang in America”? Why is it growing so quickly?
A: The MS-13 brought the machete to the streets of LA. This low-tech weapon is particularly gruesome; it closes the distance between gang members and their victims. These guys use knives to kill people - decapitations are like a calling card. No other gang in the US is this comfortable with violence.
The MS-13 has grown quickly because all members are ordered to recruit; expansion is a constant preoccupation. Another important factor is the reality that many young teens in America’s immigrant Latino communities are left alone a lot. They have little love and support at home because parents are too busy working multiple jobs to scrape by, and in the underserved communities where many immigrants live, there are few options for after school activities. Enter an MS-13 recruiter who offers friends, something to do, and, most importantly, dignity. Soccer games followed by a BBQ are the most popular MS-13 recruiting events across the country.[snip...long, good read)
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0824-logan.shtm
I'd rather face the four seasons in dignity than be in fear of cartel soldiers ruling the streets......
and why visit Mexican border towns?.....its so dangerous..
I watched gangland this weekend. They covered Los Zetas and how they us MS-13 and other gangs as muscle to get their point across in areas across the country for hits, etc. Border Patrol and the Laredo TX PD were interviewed and talked about how they can’t stop these guys if push comes to shove.
“Border Patrol and the Laredo TX PD were interviewed and talked about how they can’t stop these guys if push comes to shove.”
The feds admit they are active in 230 cities in the USA...and not just the cities. The cartels have amassed armies in our national parks and forests to grow dope...burned down 88,000 acres in California last month. Our LEO’s are so outgunned!
Keep in mind, this statement “There’s no way out once you get in.” With the gangs it’s “Blood in Blood out”. The only way to get out of these gangs is to die. That mentality is what’s ruining the kids.
Most of this can be greatly reduced by legalizing and leting people grow their own.
“why would anyone live near the border, like those bordertowns the retirees are so fond of...can’t imagine it...
I’d rather face the four seasons in dignity than be in fear of cartel soldiers ruling the streets......
and why visit Mexican border towns?.....its so dangerous.. “
Ten years ago that was a good question...the problem now is there is NO where to escape it. They’ve infiltrated small rural towns to grow their dope in our national parks and forests. Some of us moved into the woods to escape...now they’re burning them down!
California fires caused by Mexican cartel: officials
http://towncriernews.blogspot.com/search?q=confirmed
“Most of this can be greatly reduced by legalizing and leting people grow their own.”
Possibly...California is considering it. Mexico has recently legalized personal possession of ALL drugs...everyone coming over will have them now. But legalization of drugs won’t help the human smuggling, prostitution, auto theft, ID fraud, welfare abuse,buying off our politicians, more democrat voters, etc.
I didn’t say it would. Just reduce the money avalable to drug gangs for supplying what the government has made illegal.
Unfortunately, I have a feeling it would get worse - more competition for the drug lords = more killing. I don't think they'd give up too easily.
What about cocaine? Heroin? Make their own Meth?
Where does it end? Legalize one drug, will not something new and exotic fill the gap?
I am really ignorant on illegal drugs, no personal experience and none wanted.
America’s new religion:
Mexico targets the Santa Muerte or Death Saint popular with criminals
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2237888/posts
‘Holy death’ reigns over drug dealer dens[South Texas]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2024537/posts
Drug gang kills rivals at Mexican death cult shrine[Nuevo Laredo]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1832264/posts
Only on 9: The Dark Religion of the Santa Muerte (Another gift from Mexico)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2177281/posts
Investigating ‘La Santa Muerte’ (growing trend in Mexico)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2137086/posts
[Mexico: Saint Death] La santa Muerte; Death’s adoration dismays Catholic Church
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1873317/posts
The First Bioterrorism Attack in America – Oregon 1984
To keep anti-Rajneesh voters from reaching the polls, sannyasins sprayed salmonella on the salad bars at several popular restaurants in The Dalles, sending 750 people to the hospital with severe food poisoning. It was “the only case of germ warfare against a whole American city,”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/566102/posts
“f ALL drugs...everyone coming over will have them now.”
Why, they are still illegal here. What will our people do? Arrest for drug possession?
I’m not interested in your feelings. If people can grow it in their back yards and smoke for themselves, the drug cartels will have to develop other products or industries.
. Exactly right, well said. Most folks don't think beyond the primary issue of growing pot. I was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, left long ago, don't visit anymore but the point about violent gangs moving into small towns also holds true. I don't think we can "run away", we must face the issue and take action.
That's why they prey on kids that have no place to go and nobody to trust.
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