Two More Casualties In The War Against Mexico

By Semperpapa

The undeclared war against Mexico has claimed two more victims. Two ICE (Immigration and Custom Enforcement) officers were shot near Monterrey, Mexico.
One was KIA the other suffered gun shot wounds.

According to reports, the agents were driving in their vehicle in an are known as being plagued by unlawful activities (isn't that true for the whole country?) when they were ambushed at a drug traffickers road block.

The DHS secretary, Janet Napolitano, released a statement, surely happy to be able to use such a big word as ICE "attache" stating that the she was saddened by the incident and that American and Mexican authorities are collaborating closely in the investigation.

I am sure that the Secretary is sincere in her sentiments, but I am also positive that she is totally incompetent in leading the agency.

Also in her statement:

"Let me be clear: any act of violence against our ICE personnel – or any DHS personnel – is an attack against all those who serve our nation and put their lives at risk for our safety. The full resources of our Department are at the disposal of our Mexican partners in this investigation. We remain committed in our broader support for Mexico’s efforts to combat violence within its borders."

A bold statement of resolution, which remains just a bunch of words as she and her boss are continuously reluctant to address the issues afflicting the southern border and Mexico.
We have sworn officers doing a job that is practically impossible. Border Patrol agents are being fired upon on a normal basis, most of the time on our side of the border.
Just in December of last year, the Nation buried Agent Brian Terry who had been killed in Arizona. Even the family of Terry has been critical of the lack of support and direction coming from Washington regarding the job that Border Patrol agents are asked to perform every day.

My prayers go to the family of the agent killed and I realize it is a time of mourning for our Nation, but it is also a time when people of common sense should raise their voice and demand some real action on the part of the government regarding the increasing awful situation at the border and within Mexico.

Just my thoughts!