GLORIFYING THE DRUG TRADE

Michelle Malkin ^ | Feb. 22, 2005 | Michelle Malkin

[JustAnotherSavage]

GLORIFYING THE DRUG TRADE By Michelle Malkin

Mexican school libraries are stocking up on copies of a book that glamorizes violent drug traffickers. From AP:

MEXICO CITY – Mexico's school libraries are stocking a book that includes the lyrics of "narcocorridos" – folk songs that glorify drug traffickers – causing a storm of criticism in a country where the drug market and its violence have become part of life in thousands of communities.

Opposition activists are livid that the administration of President Vicente Fox, which has declared a "war on all fronts" against drug gangs, ordered tens of thousands of copies of the book "Cien Corridos: Alma de la Cancion Mexicana" (100 Corridos: The Soul of Mexican Song) for grade-school libraries.

The book, printed by a private publishing company but bought in bulk by the government, contains lyrics for songs like "The Red Car Gang," which describes Mexican cocaine smugglers shooting it out with Texas Rangers:

"They say they came from the south/In a red car/Carrying 100 kilos of cocaine/bound for Chicago ... "

Another song describes female drug traffickers who poisoned police with opium to protect a drug shipment, then praises "The Lord of the Skies," the nickname for the deceased drug lord Amado Carrillo Fuentes:

"They caught him alive/but they couldn't pin anything on him/ now they can display him dead/on trumped-up charges ... "

Outraged Mexican legislators are demanding hearings on Fox's endorsement of the books.

[JustAnotherSavage]

Last week another "how to guide" for "migrants" was published by a state in Mexico along with a CD this time.

[JustAnotherSavage]

ping

[MikefromOhio]

isn't there a rule about Michelle Malkin and pictures? :)

[Yo-Yo]

Indeed we do!

[MikefromOhio]

thank you!!!!

[speed_addiction]

The book, printed by a private publishing company but bought in bulk by the government, contains lyrics for songs like "The Red Car Gang," which describes Mexican cocaine smugglers shooting it out with Texas Rangers: "They say they came from the south/In a red car/Carrying 100 kilos of cocaine/bound for Chicago ... "

Yes, "La Banda del Carro Rojo" is a classic. But the drug runners in the song meet a bloody demise. A movie was made in Mexico based on this song and is considered the equivilent of "Scarface."

Several Songs have been written about "Camelia La Tejana," a ruthless female druglord who always escapes by the skin of her teeth after wild shoot-outs with Texas Rangers. Funny thing about this particular genre of music, the Texas Rangers are held in pretty high regard and usually (except in Camelia's case) the drug runners meet their end when facing them.

There is a culture divide in how the Mexican people view the drug dealers in Mexico and how they are viewed here. In Mexico they are lauded as near heros and royalty. Some, like the Felix Brothers get to be too ruthless and fall out of favor with the people, but most were benevolent, contributed to their communities in the form of schools and charities. Thing is, in the years since I have been out of the game, the more ruthless ones are taking over.

[JustAnotherSavage]

Michelle ping.

[Route101]

Another great reason to get that four lane highway wide border with infared sighting built!...no problem with my tax money going for that!!!...get it done!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Thanks for the ping. We need some new pics.

[Clemenza]

When the local & national authorities are corrupt, and your legitimate private sector is stifled, who else are you going to admire but the swashbuckling Narcotrafico. Mexican corridos have been glorifying the "outlaw" for some time now.

On another note: MICHELLE, DIVORCE YOUR HUSBAND AND MARRY ME!

[JustAnotherSavage]

Clemenza, don't ever let anyone tell you that you're not consistent!