A post from October 2007:
Like it or not, the Bush administration is about to get very serious with Mexico. Pres. Bush & the Congress are ready to spend $500 million to help Mexico defend itself against aggressive drug cartels. Mexico is at war and we are about to become their silent partners!
The Americans Have A Plan has a summary:
"The U.S. government is trying to get $500 million from Congress, to help Mexico fight drug traffickers and drug cartels. The money would help "strengthen Mexico's capabilities" to deal with these threats.
The $500 million request is thought to be a first installment, with the US eventually providing $1.4 to $1.5 billion in support.
Mexico wants more helicopters and other aircraft. It also wants more modern communications and intelligence equipment for its police.
It is likely a chunk of the $500 million will also be spent on police training programs"
The Mexican left won't like it. Frankly, does the Mexican left like anything?
Nevertheless, this plan will provide Mexico with the tools to fight cartels and listen to what they are saying to each other.
It sounds like a good plan to me. We are not immune from Mexico's war. In fact, we buy the drugs. Therefore, we must do our part to control the mess that our consumption has created.
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