U.S. Government Has SOLD OUT THE MINUTEMEN?

Question

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I think it's ridiculous that Border Patrol has an agreement with the Mexican government to disclose the location of Minutemen volunteers. If the President and Congress would simply enforce laws already on the books, the Minutemen wouldn't even exist in the first place. You know how many times that gang MS-13 has threatened to do harm to the Minutemen? Or how about the Mexican drug cartels? Because of corruption in the Mexican government, it's plausible that the "bad guys" (being cartels and gangs) could use this information to set up some kind of ambush. Whether you like them or not, their border protest is no different than the MayDay protests and they're simply exercising their rights to 1.) freedom of assembly and 2.) keep and bear arms. The fact that the U.S. government is passing this kind of intelligence is criminal. This ranks up there with wiretaps and Valerie Plame ... but the liberal media will bury the story.

Answer 1

To those that are cutting down on the minute men,so far they have broken no laws,they carry no arms,they don't arrest anyone,do not compare them to the illegals that are coming across the border every day,all they are doing is pointing out to our border patrol agents where illegals are or where they are coming across,they are doing what a US citizen would do when someone breaks the law no more no less,personally I think people in this country should be thankful someone is looking out for them,that's more than what those yo yo's in Washington are doing.It's funny how bleeding hearts in here want the minutemen out but want the illegals in,first the minutemen are in their own country trying to keep invaders out,it's the illegals that are the ones tresspassing bringing in drugs,diseses and criminals

Answer 2

The whole system is broken and needs to be fixed. The Minutemen would not be an issue if the borders were sealed. They are not vigilante's. They are citizens of the US and are exercising their rights. The US Gov't has failed to protect us, and by the Border Patrol telling the Mexicans where the Minutemen are, they have jeopardized the lives of every one of the Minutemen who are patrolling. It's really bad when your own gov't agencies put the lives of people trying to get into this country illegally over the lives of its own citizens. The "wiretaps" is another issue, and has nothing to do with this - that was the gov't doing its job protecting its citizens. Valerie Plame - that's just a farce and did not harm anybody or anything - she was not even undercover at the time, and nobody has been found guilty of anything as of yet, nor has anyone even been charged with "outing her". Stick to the immigration issue - you at least have a good argument there.

Answer 3

If we flash our headlights to on-coming traffic to warn of a police car ahead watching for speeders, what is the difference? I think by telling the Mexicans where the Minutemen are, this protects the Minutemen. Fewer of those dangerous coyotes will be crossing their lines, confrontations will then be reduced. In the same way, we are sort of saying, we have stretches of desert marked A, B, and C. The Minutemen are in A and C. So if that makes all the illegals want to go into section B, the Border Patrol simply has to be in section B. Makes sense to me.

Answer 4

It was the conservative media that buried Plamegate.



The Minutemen are an illegal militia, not protected under the Constitution as such and are threatening other humans with hate crimes.



If the Border Patrol were doing thier jobs this wouldn't be an issue, but then again they are doing thier jobs, by allowing US contactors to employ illegal labor; lawn care specialists, sanitation workers, dishwashers etc., to undercut US citizen's wages and drive down the labor standards, anti-unionism etc. so they are doing thier job I suppose, as crooked and un-American as it is.



MS-13 is an illegal gang and the threats to the Minutemen is a part of the illegal world both parites are operating in. Either you believe in the law or you don't, just because a group supposedly represets your racist view, be it Minutemen or MS-13, doesn't mean you should embrace them, they are not legal, either one. This is a law enforcement issue, a political issue, and a human rights issue, lets deal with it as Americans, legally and with our so-called values in mind. Ellis Island? America is a country built on immigrant labor, many of which was illegal, and we should get the facts right about that, end the racist discontent, because that is only and expression of your own fears and insecurities.

Answer 5

I think that's a lie, because the Border Patrol has long said that the US Gov't isn't doing enough and they appreciate the help of the MinuteMen. If it's true it's a crying shame. I have a feeling that you are posting a sensationalist article and it's just trying to stir up some trouble.

Answer 6

I don't agree with the minutemen but i agre they should have their rights. The thing that upsets me the most about it is that we just had a president pull off an attack on his own people ....yes i'm talking about 9-11

and all people can get upset about is a bunch of poor mexicans trying to cross the borders to make some money

Answer 7

"The minutemen are vigilantes." BS

They're no more vigilantes than a neighborhood watch group or a private security company or mall cop. In a civilized society, if someone sees a law being broken, report it or quit bitching about how much crime is up.

If our government won't enforce it's own laws because they're not PC, someone needs to start watching for law breakers.

The Minutemen aren't breaking any laws, abusing anyone nor infringing anyone's rights. You libs just want your own cheap nannies and illegal votes to steal the next election like gore and kerry tried to.

Answer 8

I believe the government should just enforce border patrol, by sending in troops to guard the border. In that way the minutemen could get real jobs.

Answer 9

The minutemen are vigilantes. Vigilantism is illegal. Period. The Border Patrol has a job to do - for better or worse, they should be the ones to do it. Get off your high horse already.

Answer 10

The minutemen have broken laws maybe you need to watch the news. But I live close to the border and Im aware of what goes on around here.If minutemen were actually their to protect the border It probably wouldnt bother me as much.They are taking themselves too seriously,and yes they do carry guns.

Answer 11

They're putting up a fence. Maybe letting Mexico know who is going to be where can eliminate confusion on who is doing what and where it is being done, thus possibly saving their lives from the Federales! When is the last time YOU walked a border. It's out in the open & you need back-up to stay safe in most places.

Answer 12

oh so what.

the minutemen are a joke that take themselves way to seriously. really. i even have friends who live all around the border and think it needs to be protected better and they still laugh at the minutemen. they are like a bunch of mid-life crisis men(and some women) trying to play war like when they were in 3rd grade.

Answer 13

As soon as we find out what kind of deal El Presidente Jorge Bush made with Fox. Maybe we can find out some answers. I do believe a fox has been known to hide in a bush. You are right we have been sold out, but I would like to know what Mexico's price is. We already know what it is costing the American people.

Answer 14

Vigilantes is right!Look even you said in your question that the drug cartels and MS-13 had threatened them.They shouldn't be out there,someone goin to get hurt.

Answer 15

if they arent hurting anyone they have a right to be on the border. Perhaps they are helping by keeping ppl from crossing and dying since ppl know they are there and less likely to try and cross.

Answer 16

Answr3r3r I understand that they are made up of all races, not just whites. Does that make them "Multirace Supremist Racists?"



I never knew much about them, and vigilantes, if they really are that, make me nervous. However, they seem to be the only ones who are doing anything, these days.

Answer 17

I agree with you man, we need to get tough on the borders

Answer 18

if ms13 would really wanted to do something about the minute men the minute men would be no more be realistic

the "capos" drucg lords they can kill this minute men in three second iam from sinaloa the land of drug dealers and trust me if they want some one dead they kill him no "if"

Answer 19

Bush wants cheap labor for his corporate cronies. Who cares who's sold out?

Answer 20

This is a dangerous group of white supremacist racists, and we need to know where they are and be careful with them

Answer 21

US Gov't has sold out....

fill in the blank.

Because, sooner or later, it includes everyone...

EXCEPT the US Gov't.

Answer 22

Bush is an idiot and he ought to be relocated to Mexico

Answer 23

i hope not i support the minute men!!! so if our gov wont we need too!!!

Answer 24

I couldn't be more disappointed.