'River of Guns' Flowing from U.S. to Mexico

newsmax.com ^ | July 13, 2007 | some Reuters hack

[ovrtaxt]

First of all, this is an obvious gun grabber hit piece by Reuters. Second of all, I wonder how many of these weapons originate with illegals acting as conduits for these gangs?

[Grimmy]

Seal the border up tight and problem solved for both sides.

No guns across for them, no drugs and swarms of illegals across for us.

Of course, Mexico might actually have to figure out how to actually establish an economy once the cash flowing from the US is cut off too.

[The_Victor]

If Mexico wants to control the guns in their country, maybe it’s also in their best interest to seal off the border.

[ovrtaxt]

I don’t think they want to. Drugs are big bux for them.

[2harddrive]

Another liberal litany of lies! No doubt, they will try to blame the NRA! Mexico’s constitution GUARENTEES the right to possess firearms - yet their courts have said that very wording FORBIDS it! Who are they taking lessons from - our 9th Circus Court of A-squeals?

[Don Corleone]

Good fences do make good neighbors!

[Hazcat]

Some one please tell me where I can get machine guns, hand grenades, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and Stinger anti-aircraft missiles across the counter.

[VaRepublican]

You know I was wonderin the same thing. I do not remember “gun shows” selling heavy artillery.

[omega4179]

Obviously we need a wall from sea to shining sea to keep the trafficing of everything down.

[whipitgood]

The drug trade- a big reason why so many in Washington want the borders open. Either they get a cut of the profits, or they know what will happen in the US if the border is sealed. The drug wars will begin at the border and move in to the US. Even more than now.

[ovrtaxt]

Although that would be cool! I'd love to have this:

[VaRepublican]

Btw “We have seen them use the little old guy on the park bench, or homeless people ... to buy guns on their behalf,” said William Newell, ATF special agent in charge of the Phoenix field division. I haven't purchased in a long time but don't you have to have a legit home address?

[Dutch Boy]

Maybe we have been going to the wrong gun shows....

I would love a sound suppressed, full auto MP-5. Unfortunately since I live in NY it will have to just dream.

[ovrtaxt]

The drug war also provides the control freaks with an excuse to pass ever more restrictive laws on free citizens.

[Paladin2]

I remember crossing into Mexico on foot in the 70’s and just followed along with the others (mostly Mexicans, I assume) who were all just ignoring the Mexican border crossing where the vehicles were passing through. Coming back, we did stop at US customs and were waved through. If they have an issue, they could leave the fence we accidentally built a few inches over the border in Mexico and help control the traffic.

[tomnbeverly]

Wow now the Meixicans want the borders closed too... LOL...

[BlabItGrabIt]

This is "dog bites man" story, as I knew someone in the mid-70s, let's say, who would load up a pickup with guns [no ammo] and bring back hooch.

Therefore, it's been the same way for years....YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[philman_36]

[ovrtaxt]

You guys have ping lists that pertain to this, right?

[wastedyears]

***A war without quarter for control of cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine and heroin trafficking routes has killed 1,300 people this year in Mexico, and has created a huge demand among rival drug gangs for weapons of all kinds, authorities say.***

Illegals kill that many per month. What are they complaining about?