[El Gato]

However, it was a true shame Houston let Santana go, being brother Masons, for it would have been justice to string him up, draw and quarter him or something.

And it would have been merciful for the Mexican people as well. However if that had been done, the Mexican war might have either never happened, or turned out somewhat differenly. The southern parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and California might still be part of Mexico.

[Redbob]

"The southern parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and California might still be part of Mexico."

Driven through those parts lately?