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Old 02-15-2011, 10:49 PM
 
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I wonder if this will get Big Sis's attention? Meanwhile, our border remains as porous as swiss cheese.

U.S. Immigration Agents Shot in Mexico - WSJ.com

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MEXICO CITY—An agent for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency was shot and killed and another agent wounded by unknown gunmen in central Mexico on Tuesday, according to U.S. officials.

The men were driving from Mexico City to Monterrey in the central state of San Luis Potosi when they were attacked.
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Old 02-16-2011, 07:56 AM
 
Location: Harrison, OH
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But JaNUT Incompitano said everything is ok!
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Old 02-16-2011, 08:50 AM
 
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I wonder if this will get Big Sis's attention? Meanwhile, our border remains as porous as swiss cheese.

U.S. Immigration Agents Shot in Mexico - WSJ.com
This a good argument for legalizing it. Making it illegal puts large amounts of money in the hands of criminals. The reverse turns those same people into part of the establishment. With legality comes regulation and civil business practices. Hmm a violent Mexican uprising in the US?
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Old 02-16-2011, 09:27 AM
 
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What were US agents doing in central Mexico?
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Old 02-16-2011, 10:25 AM
 
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What were US agents doing in central Mexico?
The US has been aiding the Mexican government for a very long time in regard to the drug catels. I have not heard a formal explaination of what were the specific duties of these two agents on the news as yet.
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Old 02-16-2011, 10:32 AM
 
Location: Tampa Florida
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Yep, we need to send the police to Mexico, maybe the Army too, how about our TPers? Hey, how about the Navy too, after all we have a few extra Carrier Groups to spare.
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Old 02-16-2011, 01:05 PM
 
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Yep, we need to send the police to Mexico, maybe the Army too, how about our TPers? Hey, how about the Navy too, after all we have a few extra Carrier Groups to spare.
Not one bit sadness or concern for the murdered law enforcement personell.

Just a snide attempt at humor. Plus another lame TP dig.

Let me guess. You're a Progressive.
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Old 02-16-2011, 03:39 PM
 
Location: in my imagination
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Not one bit sadness or concern for the murdered law enforcement personell.

Just a snide attempt at humor. Plus another lame TP dig.

Let me guess. You're a Progressive.

I feel bad about it. However like when a DEA agent gets it in Afghanistan it leads to making me angry and questioning why?

Why are there DEA in Afghanistan? Oh I know why, because of opium. But why has our involvement led to a never ending war that is way beyond national security of keeping the certain terrorists responsible for 9/11 to becoming a never ending war on all terrorists or potential ones? It is folly.

I wouldn't be half surprised if the U.S government was selling the opium under cover to fund excursions.
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Old 02-16-2011, 07:47 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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I feel bad about it. However like when a DEA agent gets it in Afghanistan it leads to making me angry and questioning why?

Why are there DEA in Afghanistan? Oh I know why, because of opium. But why has our involvement led to a never ending war that is way beyond national security of keeping the certain terrorists responsible for 9/11 to becoming a never ending war on all terrorists or potential ones? It is folly.

I wouldn't be half surprised if the U.S government was selling the opium under cover to fund excursions.
Well we had the Marines protecting the poppy fields for some time.
The MSM said they were protecting the "farmers".
Hogwash.

U.S. Marines protect Afghan’s poppy fields
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Old 02-16-2011, 09:40 PM
 
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Texas Republican: 'Intentional ambush' of ICE agent is a 'game changer' - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
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