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Violence is not up on Arizona border despite Mexican drug war

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Posted by Steve White 2010-05-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Conclusion: "violent-crime data suggest that violence from Mexico leapfrogs the border to smuggling hubs and destinations, where cartel members do take part in murders, home invasions and kidnappings"

So, we are supposed to back off enforcing the law because they don't shoot up Nogales?

Posted by tipover 2010-05-04 01:24|| 2010-05-04 01:24|| Front Page Top

#2 No, but our assessment of the situation and its needs should be sober, not hysterical. As usual, don't look for sober in the MSM ...

Posted by Steve White 2010-05-04 07:53|| 2010-05-04 07:53|| Front Page Top

#3 This guy is full of so many beans.

The 2010 Drug Threat Assessment, released Thursday, also says Mexican drug cartels control most of the illicit cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine trade into the U.S., along with much of the marijuana distribution. The cartels' tentacles reach every state, including some unexpected rural areas of the U.S.

Why don't hear anything of vast network of right-wing Amish drug gangs in the U.S.? Inquiring minds want to know. Better get on this Keith Olbermann.

Posted by JohnQC 2010-05-04 10:06|| 2010-05-04 10:06|| Front Page Top

#4 corr. Why don't we hear anything of the vast...

Posted by JohnQC 2010-05-04 10:07|| 2010-05-04 10:07|| Front Page Top

#5 Spillover is just a matter of time. How far can a 50-cal slug travel & still kill?

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2010-05-04 11:16|| 2010-05-04 11:16|| Front Page Top

#6 they do not routinely target residents of border towns

Just don't get in their way and you'll be fine.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2010-05-04 15:24|| 2010-05-04 15:24|| Front Page Top

#7 How far can a 50-cal slug travel & still kill?

Snipers have been accurate at 1.5 miles. If you're not aiming, the range is perhaps 4-5 miles unobstructed.

Posted by lotp 2010-05-04 19:52|| 2010-05-04 19:52|| Front Page Top

#8 the crime rates in Nogales, Douglas, Yuma and other Arizona border towns have remained essentially flat for the past decade, even as drug-related violence has spiraled out of control on the other side of the international line.

Something about "not befouling one's own nest?"

Posted by Pappy 2010-05-04 20:57|| 2010-05-04 20:57|| Front Page Top

#9 Baghdad Bob, is that you?

Posted by OldSpook 2010-05-04 22:53|| 2010-05-04 22:53|| Front Page Top

#10 Just don't get in their way and you'll be fine.

If we are in appeasement mode, that is bad.

Posted by gorb 2010-05-04 23:10|| 2010-05-04 23:10|| Front Page Top

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