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If this is F&F related, that’s worse than just general principles IMO.

F&F was despicable. Make a formal complaint and press it at the appropriate venue. Don’t screw over one individual whose plight won’t be known by 85% of our populace.

Perhaps you’re right about the boycotting. I hadn’t heard of a big plan, but Mexico may have feared that eventuality.

Big ears will probably take credit, but this is Marines helping Marines and Americans standing behind this veteran Jon Hammar.

('Semper Fi' to Representative Duncan Hunter for fighting for Jon Hammar's release.)

Rep. "Hunter calls for Americans to boycott Mexico"

"Rep. Duncan Hunter, a California Republican and Marine combat veteran, called on Americans Thursday to boycott Mexico until that nation releases Jon Hammar, a former U.S. marine, from prison.

Mr. Hunter also said he is prepared to go to Mexico personally to demand Mr. Hammar's release.

Mexican authorities are holding Mr. Hammer on weapons charges after he carried his grandfather's antique shotgun across the border into Mexico in August.

Photos from Matamoros state prison show Mr. Hammar shackled to his bed.

"Getting this Marine out of prison and home to his family must be a priority," Mr. Hunter said. "Marines don't leave each other behind, and I'm willing to do whatever I can to see that he comes home safely."

He also said he wanted to see the U.S. State Department take a more active role in trying to win the man's release."

Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2012/dec/20/rep-hunter-calls-americans-boycott-mexico/#ixzz2FhcgL94m

Congressman Duncan Hunter shaking hands with some of his Brothers.