Is it possible to be an optimistical cynic? Seems to me all those Merida Initiative points aren’t so impressive to those affected by the violence in Mexico.
In October, 2010, cartel members kidnapped Mario Gonzalez Rodriguez, the brother of Chihuahua Attorney General Patricia Gonzalez Rodriguez. A few days later, police found Mr. Rodriguez’s body in a shallow grave. Shortly thereafter, police engaged cartel members in a gun fight, from which several guns were recovered. Two were traced to Operation Fast and Furious.
When Mr. Canino confronted other ATF officials about the need to inform the Mexican government about the link, he says he got “zero instructions,” and that “every time I mentioned it, guys started looking at their cellphones, silence in the room.”
Eight months after the murder, Canino finally told Mexican Attorney General Maricela Morales about the link. “Hijole” (oh my), she said.
I am one of the most happiest, most optimistic people on this planet until the subject of government is placed in front of me. That’s when my 50 years experience with public employees, bureaucrats and politicians leaps forth.
Only the deaf and blind actually expect politicians to do the “right” thing. Everyone else only hopes they will. I am past that stage and now it is considered being a realist.
>>Eight months after the murder, Canino finally told Mexican Attorney General Maricela Morales about the link. “Hijole” (oh my), she said.<<
This is what we will make an effort to correct. Next time it will only require six months to notify the Mexican Attorney General. That will be a 25% improvement which will be considered “ a substantial correction” by any and all government employees.