the mexican army's idea of border patrol

Chris Kelly links to a disturbing WND article over at The Immigration Blog about the Mexican army's aid of illegal immigrants and drug smugglers. I knew Mexico had no problems with encouraging its citizens to break our laws, but dispatching the army to aid with border crossing and even drug smuggling? I guess the Mexican government has no shame at all. But that's one thing they have in common with our leaders on this issue, save a few voices of reason like Rep. Tancredo.

From a strictly economic standpoint one could make the argument that Mexican officials are simply looking out for the best interests of their countrymen. Not only do families get support but the influx of currency is a huge boost to businesses at home. Problem is, the illegal immigrants are breaking countless laws in the process. But the Mexicans obviously have no problems with illegal cash flow, as long as it's flowing the right direction. And judging from the information presented in the article they don't mind taking in drug money at their neighbors' expense either. Hey, currency is currency I guess. With friends like Mexico who needs enemies?

But there is some good news here. The Minutemen Project is clearly having an profound effect, as (according to the MMP) border crossings in their area are down from thousands to dozens per day. Even though the total number of illegals coming in probably isn't changing much, it's good to know that the MMP presence is at least getting some attention on both sides of the border. Now, if only those Republicrats over there in Washington would take notice and actually do something instead of hoping the biggest problem our nation faces would just go away.

In a weird way the Mexicans have one up on us. At least they have troops at the border.