U.S. tipping Mexico to Minuteman patrols (telling the Mexican government)

Daily Bulletin ^ | 5/9/2006 | Sara A Carter

[IrishMike]

While Minuteman civilian patrols are keeping an eye out for illegal border crossers, the U.S. Border Patrol is keeping an eye out for Minutemen -- and telling the Mexican government where they are. According to three documents on the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Relations Web site, the U.S. Border Patrol is to notify the Mexican government as to the location of Minutemen and other civilian border patrol groups when they participate in apprehending illegal immigrants -- and if and when violence is used against border crossers.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman confirmed the notification process, describing it as a standard procedure meant to reassure the Mexican government that migrants' rights are being observed.

"It's not a secret where the Minuteman volunteers are going to be," Mario Martinez said Monday.

"This ... simply makes two basic statements -- that we will not allow any lawlessness of any type, and that if an alien is encountered by a Minuteman or arrested by the Minuteman, then we will allow that government to interview the person."

Minuteman members were not so sanguine about the arrangement, however, saying that reporting their location to Mexican officials nullifies their effectiveness along the border and could endanger their lives.

"Now we know why it seemed like Mexican officials knew where we were all the time," said Chris Simcox, founder of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps. "It's unbelievable that our own government agency is sending intelligence to another country. They are sending intelligence to a nation where corruption runs rampant, and that could be getting into the hands of criminal cartels.

"They just basically endangered the lives of American people."

[La Enchiladita]

Take it easy with the smears there. You have provided absolutely NO documentation.

Therefore, you're an undocumented liar.

[AnnaZ]

Which link? The post to which I replied, where you (ab)used the word, contains no mention of it.

[B4Ranch]

Do you appreciate the US$8.2 TRILLION DOLLAR DEBT he has managed to swing our way? I sure as hell don't!

[La Enchiladita]

Oh great, so you're just a mouthpiece for the Commie Southern Poverty Law Center!!

We know who the REAL racists are, griswold, they're your Commie comrades.

[tertiary01]

He already admitted he was using the wrong word. Just a little slip of the DU tongue.

[Just A Nobody]

LOL! I have a photo with me in my cell...somewhere!

[AnnaZ]

The word "exile" is actually quite easy for me to grasp. You seem to be the one struggling. Unless you're talking about a schizophrenic chess champion, it has no place in this thread.

[La Enchiladita]

Hope he doesn't get a *speeding ticket* on the way to and from Taco Bell!

;^]

[Marine Inspector]

Since President Bush took office, agents have apprehended and sent home more than 6 million people entering the country illegally

Bush had nothing to do with it. If Gore or Kerry would have won the Presidency, those numbers would have been approximately the same.

[Cagey]

want to go on record for those who are keeping "lists"

"You are on our list, Elaine Benes! And now you are on our list, Ned Isakoff!"

[nicmarlo]

Resorting to the opinions of a COMMUNIST/SOCIALIST group, such as the The Southern Poverty Law Center, to throw mud....

Unbelievable!

[Dead Corpse]

Nope. The declining dollar is gonna bite us in the butt here pretty quick too.

[Marine Inspector]

Have you notified your supervisors?

No, when I find out who is corrupt, I contact an outside investigative agency. Corruption is not limited to the rank and file.

[La Enchiladita]

And by a "lawyer," at that! Tsk, tsk!

[SerpentDove]

>>Bush cannot be "defended" on this issue. Any "defense" on this issue runs directly contrary to the Constitution, the laws of this Land, and the Presidents Oath of Office.<<

You said it, brother. And no, Bush isn't ALL bad.

But if he isn't trying to damage the GOP, he has a funny way of showing it.

JMHO

[AnnaZ]

He already admitted he was using the wrong word.

Not to me. All I get are stubborn and smartass responses.

[Syncro]

Ha ha...

I forgot the directions to Grandpa's digs...

[lowbridge]

While Minuteman civilian patrols are keeping an eye out for illegal border crossers, the U.S. Border Patrol is keeping an eye out for Minutemen -- and telling the Mexican government where they are. According to three documents on the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Relations Web site, the U.S. Border Patrol is to notify the Mexican government as to the location of Minutemen and other civilian border patrol groups when they participate in apprehending illegal immigrants -- and if and when violence is used against border crossers. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman confirmed the notification process, describing it as a standard procedure meant to reassure the Mexican government that migrants' rights are being observed.

So does Mexico return the favor by telling us when and where drug smugglers and terrorists are on their side of the border? Didn't think so.

[Syncro]

Wow me too. That's a greater offense than Criminal Illegal Insurgent Invaders taking over the USA.

[Marine Inspector]

Just a little slip of the DU tongue.

Exactly.

I for one, don't believe his excuse. When I type fast, I miss spell words, not type words that have a different meaning.