That kinda tweaked me but after reflection I forgive you. I can't speak for the people in Laredo or the Valley but everyone I know stands ready,willing and able to defend our lives and property.
I think you missed your history lesson. Wilson and Pershing were down here to protect the Mexicans from us.
In 1916 Pancho Villa raided the American town of Columbus, New Mexico. Pershing’s expedition in response was punitive. There may have been subsidiary reasons, but the primary purpose was as stated.