[StatesEnemy]

"To me, the smugglers are sending the message to pay up or be executed,"

I'm sure Al Queda will "pay up"

Mr. Bush, your failure to secure our borders is a treasonous act.

[DumpsterDiver]

Bermudez, of Centro De Ayuda, agreed. To him, illegal immigration from Mexico "is not a criminal activity. It's economics."

To him, illegal immigration from Mexico "is not a criminal activity. It's the raping of America at their government's request."

[SandRat]

ILLEGALALIEN - PING!

[FITZ]

Authorities say some drug smugglers appear to be getting into the human trade because of the money and less severe penalties.

It's hard to feel any pity for those who deal with drug lords and then get burned. They know full well the terms before going into those deals, they agree to be mules for the cartels and then we're supposed to be upset when something goes wrong? Stay home and don't bring drugs over the border and you'll be fine.

[BeerSwillr]

Well maybe this will help stem the illegal flow some. Think twice or thrice before making the attempt, then think it's not worth it. This could have a greater effect than increased border agents, especially if the news gets around to all the campesinos in the hinterland.