[scout34]

Think invasion is too strong a term? Check out the Ranch Rescue web site. Over 180 documented examples of the Mexican Army crossing the border. In some instances they ENGAGE American citizens and USBP personnel. There are thousands of Mexican troops on the border right now, and these guys make a handsome living on the side by helping the narcotrafficantes cross the border, in some instances by laying down SUPPRESSIVE FIRE across the border or firing at USBP helicopters. USBP is instructed to avoid confrontations and exits the area, allowing for the drug laden trucks to enter the US unhindered. Add in the Mexican sentiment that we are illegally squatting on historic Mexican property (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Southern Colorado)and it takes on ominous overtones.

[Jackknife]

Think invasion is too strong a term?

Lets see....... I believe I mentioned the term 'vigilante', not 'invasion'. I don't see where I said anything about 'invasion'.

[Mr. Jeeves]

There are thousands of Mexican troops on the border right now, and these guys make a handsome living on the side by helping the narcotrafficantes cross the border, in some instances by laying down SUPPRESSIVE FIRE across the border or firing at USBP helicopters. USBP is instructed to avoid confrontations and exits the area, allowing for the drug laden trucks to enter the US unhindered.

How I would love for them to try this one day with a previously undetected Marine division in the area - with permission to attack once the first bullet is fired into US territory and to engage the Mexican army on either side of the border for as long as necessary until they are destroyed.

It would only have to happen once. Vicente Fox wouldn't dare squawk to the UN - he'd instead frantically try to pass the incident off as a misunderstanding, and the illegal migration would slow down dramatically. ;)