[dennisw]

What this rancher did was wrong but the net effect of the judge's actions is to hang the big old "WELCOME ILLEGAL ALIENS" sign at the border. But what does a gubbermint poohbah care?

[dirtboy]

What this rancher did was wrong but the net effect of the judge's actions

What ist the judge supposed to do here? Slap the guy on the wrist for shooting someone in the back? I support the notion of private citizens stopping illegals on private land until the INS comes. But you just can't shoot a guy who isn't threatening you - whether he's an illegal alien or a citizen.