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48 hours of freedom left for 2 border patrol agents: Lady Justice weeps while illegal aliens laugh
canada free press ^ | January 15, 2007 | Douglas J. Hagmann

Posted on 01/15/2007 10:42:39 AM PST by Mount Athos

"If it can happen to them, it can happen to any one of us. It has definitely had an adverse affect on agents involved in border security." -Mark Parsons, President, Fraternal Order of Police in El Paso, Texas, Customs and Border Protection agent

By now, everyone in North America, and especially certain Mexicans are familiar with the case of two former Border Patrol agents convicted of causing serious bodily injury, assault with a deadly weapon, discharge of a firearm and violating the civil rights of a drug smuggler and illegal alien at the U.S. - Mexican border. Absent of a successful appeal or a presidential pardon, former agents Jose Alonso Compean and Ignacio Ramos will begin serving their 10-year-plus sentences in federal court this Wednesday.

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Mr. Parsons stated that the aggressive prosecution, replete irregularities pertaining to the arrest and trial of the two agents, including but not limited to venue issues, restriction of exculpatory testimony and evidence, government corruption and jury misconduct "has made a lot of agents on the front lines 'gun shy' and afraid to do their jobs." He added that "if this can happen to agents Compean and Ramos, it can happen to any one of us." It is also sending a strong message to illegal aliens, drug smugglers, and potential terrorists illegally crossing the border into the U.S. everyday. Those involved in illegal border activities see this as a victory for them, endangers the safety and welfare of the officers on the front lines and compromises the safety and security of every man, woman and child in the U.S.

"Morale? What morale? It is as bad as I have ever seen it," stated Mr. Parsons describing the mood of agents fighting the battle at the border.

(Excerpt) Read more at canadafreepress.com ...


TOPICS: Conspiracy; Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: aliens; borderprotection; bush; compean; congress; conspiracy; corruption; customs; government; govwatch; immigrantlist; jurymisconduct; markparsons; mexicans; mexico; parsons; politics; ramos; texas
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To: 1rudeboy

Tell the whole story now. Some of the jurors did not want to convict and were crying about the verdict. This was NOT unanimous. I don't care about the ILLEGAL's rights, he was & is a criminal. This thread is about the guards last days & the impact it's having on the other guards. I'll ask you point blank: Do you think they should get 10 years and don't give me lawyer double speak, yes or no.


21 posted on 01/15/2007 12:29:29 PM PST by Tspud1
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To: Long Island Pete
Don't count on this.

The aggressive prosecution is the Bush administration's warning to the border patrol that it will not stand for the closing of the border to Mexican illegals.
22 posted on 01/15/2007 12:37:42 PM PST by common denominator
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To: Tspud1
Some of the jurors did not want to convict and were crying about the verdict.

And I expect that issue to be taken up on appeal, if the defense attorney isn't blowing the standard "I lost my case in court so I'll continue it in the press" smoke.

I have read nothing that suggests the sentences were excessive, given the charges. Furthermore, I do not buy into the "we should condone felonious behavior on the part of some so that others will feel free to do their jobs" argument. In fact, I would ask you a point-blank question: are you willing to tolerate unlawful behavior so that others will feel more comfortable in engaging in it?

23 posted on 01/15/2007 12:39:34 PM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: investigateworld
This case is just one of many that will show his contempt of America.

BTTT

25 posted on 01/15/2007 1:06:36 PM PST by janetgreen
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To: 1rudeboy
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26 posted on 01/15/2007 1:06:50 PM PST by PRND21
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To: PRND21
After the 'victim' was caught again with a second load of MJ, estimated at 1,000 pounds, again the DOJ gave him 'Amnesty'.

Makes one wonder is who this so-called victim is working for?

A major clue that this smuggler is connected is the fact that SWAT team were sent in to make the arrests of those BP officers.

Spin all you want, but the above facts don't change.

27 posted on 01/15/2007 1:14:44 PM PST by investigateworld (Abortion stops a beating heart)
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To: investigateworld

Do you have a link to the information about a second load of marijuana? Nothing I've read mentions it.


28 posted on 01/15/2007 1:17:34 PM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: investigateworld
The "victim's" actions have nothing to do with the agents convictions.
Your "feelings" don't influence justice. (but at least you didn't obstuct)
29 posted on 01/15/2007 1:21:20 PM PST by PRND21
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To: investigateworld
From my link in #17:

My office would have much preferred to see Aldrete convicted and sent to prison for his crimes. We are in the business of putting guys like him in the penitentiary. We do it every day. But since the agents could not identify him, found no fingerprints, could not tie him to the van and did not apprehend him after shooting him, the case against Aldrete could not be proved. The agents' criminal behavior, lies and efforts to conceal their crime destroyed their credibility before any jury.

Confronted with the willful and illegal use of deadly force by experienced Border Patrol agents, and insufficient evidence to prosecute the marijuana violation, prosecutors promised Aldrete they would not use his truthful statements and testimony to prosecute him. This type of “use immunity” is authorized by federal statute, and federal prosecutors around the country routinely make similar representations to obtain crucial testimony. As a practical matter, the promise to Aldrete gave up very little, but allowed us to investigate a serious crime of violence.


30 posted on 01/15/2007 1:21:30 PM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: 1rudeboy

And the excuse for the second load?


31 posted on 01/15/2007 1:24:58 PM PST by investigateworld (Abortion stops a beating heart)
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To: 1rudeboy

America comes together

http://www.americanpatrol.com/


32 posted on 01/15/2007 1:25:42 PM PST by Ladycalif (Ramos and Compean - We Are Safer When They Are Out)
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To: investigateworld

I'm leaning toward the notion that the "second load," is an internet myth.


33 posted on 01/15/2007 1:30:39 PM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: Ladycalif

Bumping the link.


34 posted on 01/15/2007 1:33:52 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
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To: 1rudeboy
If it were proved to be true, would it lend any weight to the thought that this smuggler is working for a 'protected' organization?
(A simple yes or no will suffice)
35 posted on 01/15/2007 1:34:36 PM PST by investigateworld (Abortion stops a beating heart)
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To: Ladycalif

I hope you are aware that you linked me to the same material that is at the top of this thread?


36 posted on 01/15/2007 1:34:49 PM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: investigateworld

It is impossible to answer your question in a reasonable fashion, although I suppose if you are looking for a knee-jerk reaction then the answer is yes and no.


37 posted on 01/15/2007 1:37:21 PM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: 1rudeboy; Ladycalif
I hope you are aware that you linked me to the same material that is at the top of this thread?

Maybe she's letting you know that there is a LOT MORE there, than the article from canadafreepress.com?

Just a thought....

38 posted on 01/15/2007 1:40:35 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
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To: Brad's Gramma

Sort of like pointing at a haystack and saying, "there's the needle?"


39 posted on 01/15/2007 1:41:58 PM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: 1rudeboy

Hey! Go look at the site....I didn't know it was even out there. There's even pictures in COLOR! :)


40 posted on 01/15/2007 1:43:11 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
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