[nravoter]

This is troubling, to say the least. Is this policy something created within USBP, or is this a result of the "cozying up" of the US & Mexico (i.e., we give them everything they want, and they agree to think about saying "thank you" at some undisclosed date in the future)?

[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.