Originally Posted by Kestrel

Well, the 9/11 bombers were here on student visas. The first WTC center attacks in 1993 were done with tourist visas. Basically, all terrorists in the US in the last 20 years were allowed into this country legally. And, even if you close off the southern border, the northern border is still very open and unprotected. On the other hand, documenting who is here as a temporary worker has very real benefits to our government and society, so a lot of reward for a very small increase in risk.

Originally Posted by sinthetiq

Prosecutor Says Media Coverage Distorted Border Agent Case

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/viewstor...20070126a.html

Originally Posted by Anthony

Why close the Northern Borders the Candians are harmless :reechy:

But in all serious I see what you are getting at, but where are we going to find the sufficient manpower to process all of the bureaucratic work.

Originally Posted by sinthetiq

unlike most of you, i think these BP agents deserve to goto jail. Their actions show that they're the same as corrupt police officers. You don't just fire a gun, collect the shell casings and never file a report. If they covered up this shooting, then what else have they covered up? There are specific protocols in place and these officers blatantly did not follow them. It's as-if they knew what they did was wrong. Therefore, I hope this serves a lesson to other BP agents and LEOs that they do not carry an immunity card or a get outta jail free ...

Originally Posted by Nightshade

Of course the prosecutor would say that. Especially one with 10 cases against law enforcement officers in less than 6 years

Originally Posted by sinthetiq

Prosecutor Says Media Coverage Distorted Border Agent Case

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/viewstor...20070126a.html

Originally Posted by sinthetiq

so you're saying his prosections are unjust and LEOs should not be scrutinized?

Originally Posted by Kestrel

The only real violations made by the agents here are breach in protocols, which shouldn't carry 20 year prison sentences.

Other issues
a) One of the agents was actually assaulted by the dealer
b) The dealer was breaking the law
c) The dealer is related to the another Border Patrol agent who brought the charges against the 2 agents
d) Why the heck was the dealer offered immunity (which he promptly broke by continuing to deal in drugs)?
e) Why was the dealer treated medically in the US?

Originally Posted by Nightshade

Yeah every case he has tried against LEOs should be scrutinized, because it seems as though he has a thirst for law officers.

I am not saying he does but 10 cases in 6 years seems a bit high.

Originally Posted by sinthetiq

right... cuz only canadians come thru the canadian border.

ahmed ressan (the millenium bomber) tried to come thru there
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Ressam