A post from August 2007:
The "fence" is very unpopular in Mexico. Yet, what are Mexican politicians doing about the inflow of guns from the US. ('Cop-killer' guns from US seen crossing into Mexico)
It's easy to blame US gun laws or the 2nd amendment to the US Constitution.
It's a lot more complicated to explain how or why the guns go south.
The guns are going in because of corruption and an open border. Also, Mexico has turned into a very violent country.
Mexicans have argued that an open border is good for them, i.e. export people and "remesas".
Yet, the unintended consequence is that an open border is also an avenue for guns to go south.
It may be time to build the fence to keep the guns from crossing the border!
PS: You can listen to my show (Canto Talk) and follow me on Twitter.
Yet, the unintended consequence is that an open border is also an avenue for guns to go south.
It may be time to build the fence to keep the guns from crossing the border!
PS: You can listen to my show (Canto Talk) and follow me on Twitter.