[Ajnin]

I think the problems that we have in the Border Patrol arise partly from political correctness and more importantly from people who more concerned about their own power. We basically have to groups of people at odds in the Border Patrol. There are those that do this job out of dedication to this country and the thrill of hunting the bad guys. Unfortunately, we enjoy catching illegals so much it keeps us out of the struggle for power. The other group consists of people that do this job solely for self gratification. Many of those managing the Border Patrol have virtually no experience on the border. As an example my own Chief has less than 3 yrs of line experience out of a total of 15 years.

[Ajnin]

Unfortunately we don't have the politcal power to effect the changes that we need on national level. However, it's not all doom and gloom. We have been able to implement certain programs locally that have been quite successful. We just have to find some way to expand those programs. Too much success in liberal speak means that somebody isn't doing their job. It just takes a lot of time to find our way through the forest of political correctness.

[nravoter]

Hang in there, Marine! Thanks for your past, present, and future service to the Republic.