Minuteman Project causes concern in Mexico

NBC KVOA 4 ^ | March 30, 2005 | Lupita Murillo

[citizen]

You might be right.

Syria steped in it by assassinating the former Lebanese leader and inflaming the populace.

Any act of force by the Mexican army would surely galvanize public sentiment against the Bush open border policies.

[HiJinx]

Personally, I have no problem with a family crossing to shop in Douglas...if that is their purpose, they are already considered legal.

It's the folks who cross without valid documention and who have no intention of returning home with whom I have problems.

Isn't it interesting that Lupita used something we accept as an example to make it look like we are racist and anti-immigrant instead of pro-law enforcement!?

[HiJinx]

Do they have green cards? Why aren't they afraid of the border patrol?

Perfect! You fell right into Lupita's trap. What she describes is a perfectly legal activity on the part of both Mexican and American citizens - a short trip across the border to shop or visit.

They don't need green cards, they have a temporary visit pass that gets them waved through the Port of Entry in both directions.

It's the gang bangers and other illegals that cross through 'The Jungle' 300 yards west of the POE that we're trying to stop.

[citizen]

LOL! Where's the picture of the truck load of Illegals?

[engrpat]

...I have sent emails to all my senators and congressmen/women, as well as the RNC that NOONE will receive another dime from me...

I have written to my senators with only one response and as he is carrying the water for Bush on the subject I didn't get much of a positive response. When the RNC calls I tell them to call Pres. Fox and Bush's illegal immigrant buddies for the money as I will not longer contribute.

[Pa' fuera]

With a tradition of Napoleonic law, one has only broken a law if one is caught. This makes for a culture that seeks ways of not getting caught, rather than abiding by the law.

that's why, if we need cheap labor, we should get it from somewhere else

[citizen]

I'm just guessing but I bet that this is something Los Presidentes Jorge and Vincete cooked up at their recent meeting. I'll bet that the Mexicans are stopping the illegals from coming. Next they will tell us that the border is under "operational control" and that we should quit worrying about it.

Brilliant! And it will work like a charm thanks to our complicite MSM shilling the administration line.

We need the new media to get the real stories out quickly as they happen

[sheana]

The withholding of donations should turn into a national project....like the minutemen. The RNC would straighten out the Republicans on the wrong side of the issue in a heartbeat if they got hit in the pocketbooks.
Sad that the only thing our politicians understand is the $ sign.

[HiJinx]

[ohioman]

Who cares. The minutemen are right, consequences be damned. Sometimes you gotta say what the hell and do what is right.

[Pa' fuera]

I've been watching blog reports from the Minutemen over at GOPUSA. They say that the flow of illegals has slowed to a trickle. They also say that they have heard a few shots from over on the Mexican side of the border where the Mexican troops are at.

They're just going around the Minutemen. The drug and human smugglers know where the Minutemen are and are not going near them because there are a lot of people and a lot of cameras in that area. Taking their chances with the Border Patrol is a safer bet for them.

[citizen]

Thank you!

Happy, smiling, vaving criminals.

[Pa' fuera]

If there ever was a war it would not be fought solely on the borders - this is so touchy and could boil over into a very horrible situation in a hurry... I hope the minutemen realize the consequences of their actions could be extremely undesireable even if their intentions are honorable to some.

that is what government inaction has led to - if things get tense we either have to fight them or cede Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas to the Mexican hordes a la française

[elbucko]

that's why, if we need cheap labor, we should get it from somewhere else.

You have a point as long as it's not from France, whence Napoleonic Law came and still lives. That's why France seems so disagreeable to the US.

[LibertyRocks]

Got one thanks... I've got a brain too and I can easily see the consequences that actions such as these could cause. I lived in West Denver for 3 years "within" the Mexican community and the racism in this country goes both ways and could bubble to the surface easily IMHO.

It's our government that must grow a spine and deal with this problem on an official level. The government's wish to ignore this problem, make liberals "happy", and court votes from the Mexican population has created the emotions present that fuel the minutemen.

It is my humble opinion that it should be easier for these people to immigrate here LEGALLY if that is their wish - so that the problems created by those working and living "outside the system" can't continue to wreck havoc and create costly problems among those of us who are living "inside" it.

[Lady Eileen]

They have a god given, contitutionally guaranteed right...

The same argument was made for Terri...and look what happened to her.

[LibertyRocks]

I understand what you are saying Ohioman, but it would be a damn shame if a "misunderstanding" or unfortunate turn of events created a situation that could cause a war here in the U.S. - we've already got enough to contend with in 100+ other countries we are in, ya know? What is that saying - The road to hell is paved with good intentions? IMHO, this problem cannot be solved effectively in this manner.

I pray that God helps the minutemen down there retain clear heads and make good decisions...

[azhenfud]

"...value their Mexican identity moreso than their allegiance to the U.S. even though they are here...And many of them are armed as well...."

Many citizens are deeply allegiant, are armed too, and have no quams taking them up to confront those who'll threaten life and liberty of those who are called fellow Americans.....;-)

[sasafras]

"Isn't it interesting that Lupita used something we accept as an example to make it look like we are racist and anti-immigrant instead of pro-law enforcement!?"

Interesting yes, surprising no. Lupita is a liberal hispanic activist who supports racist organizations like LaMecha and LaRaza. I can only wait to see what our local CBS station (KOLD 13) puts on air - they are by far the most racist, left leaning station in the Tucson Market.

[Liberator]

"Tuesday, Mexican officials met with the Mayor of Douglas to discus how they will handle potential violence."

Does the Mayor of Douglas understand the phrase, "aiding and abetting the enemy"?