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"And it doesn't mean we should trust them or Canada for our Homeland Security."

I agree 100%. We need to do a better job of defending our borders. But my reply was to a statement that said that Mexico wouldn't try to stop potential terrorists from crossing the border because Mexico is "not our friend." All I said is that (A) they actually are our friends and (B) it's in their selfish best interest that terrorists who crossed the border from Mexico not succeed in their evil plans. Think about it, even if you don't agree with Statement A, Statement B is certainly true.

So again, so there are no misunderstandings, I believe we need to do a better job controlling the flow of illegal immigration and of people bringing stuff in from Mexico or Canada. But, in this particular case, the Federales will make damn sure those potential terrorists are caught.

But my reply was to a statement that said that Mexico wouldn't try to stop potential terrorists from crossing the border because Mexico is "not our friend."

I think most in that government probably would try to stop potential terrorists from crossing the border, some in the government might not depending on the size of the bribe. The Mexican drug lords have at least close to the power that the Mexican government has and they know our Customs agents who can be bribed, they know the routes, they know the entry points. It doesn't take too many who don't really like us ---or like/dislike isn't even part of the equation, only money is the factor for quite a number. The average Mexican isn't the problem, it's those other few who have the capability and the motive.