Thanks, but it really bugs me sometimes that the general population is so befuddled that they don't see these slaps to their intelligence when it's so obvious that they're being played for suckers. The danger here (IMO) is allowing a foothold in legal precedence allowing much greater abuse in the future.
These two good but overly-trusting agents must be saved lest the other dedicated Border Patrol regard the whole game as fixed and give in to the Mexican standard. That would mean 'Game Over' and render all enforcement a cruel and expensive joke.
I understand that there are many border patrol agents who are absolutely disgusted with the current Bush administration practice of what amounts to a revolving door at the border, rendering their efforts as useless.
Can't say I blame them. You're right, this incident unfortunately will set the standard for even more Mexican rule at the border, and it's obvious that this is exactly what Washington wants.
We have elected twice a president who is owned by corporate interests, is oblivious to what the American people want, and forces us to finance his destructive policies.
I voted for him once only, and will always regret that vote.