Justice for all wrote on Apr 1, 2007 9:53 PM:My prayers for these families, and for all people's families of those dying on this border. since operation gate-keeper started 4000-10000 had died crossing the border. let's put a human face to everyone suffering on this immigration chaos. my prayers for thos children with-out parents because they were taken by I.C.E. last week, some of them will become horfans ,with their parents taken by the desert or the bullets of immigrant hunters.

Conservative1 wrote on Apr 1, 2007 9:59 PM:This has been a travesty of justice from start to finish and demands nothing less than a presidential pardon, but even that would be insufficient, as it does not exonerate agents Ramos and Compean, who were doing what Border Patrol agents are sworn to do, enforce our immigration laws. Our federal government is paralyzed by ambivalence. If it does not soon overcome its inertia, there will be no American sovereignty left to defend.

These Guys are Crininals wrote on Apr 1, 2007 10:17 PM:If you take the time to review the evidence you will see why the jury convicted these guys on all but one of the counts that they were charged with. Most of the public only gets the BS from grassfire and other highly biased groups. They shot at an unarmed man, lied about the shooting and actively participated in a coverup. They are liars and a disgrace to law enforcement.

to justice and conservative wrote on Apr 1, 2007 10:39 PM:The BP Agents screwed up and got what they deserved, no if's, and's or but's about that one. They shot at a man who was running away from them, they were in no immediate danger, but they shot at him anyway, those facts are not in dispute by either party. Then, they "forget" to report the fact they discharged their firearms in the line of duty...definetly not the tyoe of people I want out there backing me up. I feel for their families because it cannot be easy on them. As for Justice, those children still have parents, they werent taken away to be slaughtered or anything like that. They were brought back to the country that they are legal citizens of, nothing is stopping those children from returning / going to Mexico to rejoin their parents. Oh yeah, in the English language, they are "orphans", the letter H has a sound associated with it.

Andy wrote on Apr 1, 2007 10:57 PM:Ramos and Compean were hired to protect our border under very dangerous circumstances. They caught Davila crossing the border with drugs, so it is an absurd that Davila would have any credibility in testifying that he did not have a weapon, and as to the fact that Ramos and Compean did not know at the time that Davila had drugs, Davila was still committing a crime. It is unbelievable that Davila is free, and that Ramos and Compeon are doing Davila's time for him. Justice for all is for those who respect and abide by the laws of this nation. Immigration does not mean crossing our borders illegally.

jigsaw wrote on Apr 1, 2007 11:08 PM:Enrique Morones has no shame. Morones takes the word of a life time drug smugler over the word of a hispanic border agent. If Morones had his way, there would be no border agents on the border. Shame on you Enriqueeee.

Jim wrote on Apr 1, 2007 11:14 PM:The law is the law, those two are right where they belong, BEHIND BARS.

Bill wrote on Apr 1, 2007 11:17 PM:Conservative 1, get your head out of you know where. These two knuckleheads belong in jail.

Skip wrote on Apr 2, 2007 4:33 AM:Meanwhile on the border our Border patrol Agents are outgunned and outmanned. Every night about 6,000 Illegal Aliens stream across our southern border. Mexico is now our largest source of Illegal Drugs, with marijuana and methamphetamine the top two drugs of choice. Most all of the Cocaine flows through Mexico from South America. OTM's (Other then Mexicans) are at an all time high with People who originated from countries in the Middle East, China, and Africa. And with this complete chaos on our border, two United States Border Agents get over 10 years in prison for shooting a man who they were just in a violent life or death struggle with, and who was also smuggling drugs into this country. Right now Illegals are getting killed by Coyotes and our Border agents are being assaulted and shot at daily. Maybe we need a FENCE

Randy wrote on Apr 2, 2007 4:52 AM:In violation of all human decency, men are held hostage and tortured daily for over 4 years in Gitmo, yet the Church remains silent. But when two men enjoy every human right, including a trial by a jury of their peers, the Church screams bloody murder when they are convicted. What hypocrites! Take the beam out of your own eye first before lecturing me about the speck in my eye!!

Juanita wrote on Apr 2, 2007 5:08 AM:in some asian countries, they beat and then drown you if you come into their country illegally worse if you have drugs on you. the fact that this man is a drug runner was kept from this jury

So sorry for Mrs. Ramos but!! wrote on Apr 2, 2007 5:09 AM:Her husband did not enforce the law within the confines of the law. We can not pick and chose which laws we will obey and which we will not. That is the reason I quit the Minutemen because they scream about this being a nation laws and then they turn around and support law breakers and even break the law themselves. I think it is wise that Mrs. Ramos is losing hope for a presidential pardon." If her husband did nothing wrong why does he need a pardon?

John wrote on Apr 2, 2007 5:23 AM:This whole thing smells of huge piles of pig droppings.Another real injustice on our Police for doing ther jobs .It stinks.Notice how hush,hush the trial was?Another reason to fire a whole bunch of Federal prosicuters.

Keep these crimanals locked up wrote on Apr 2, 2007 6:51 AM:They shoot somebody in the back as he runs and don't report it? I thought all law enforcemnt had to report any shooting and then have thorough investigations after any shooting, that must have been the reason for not reporting it.

Randy wrote on Apr 2, 2007 6:51 AM:These loyal Bushies who defend the Iraq occupation with the argument that we are only helping that country's residents- what are you doing to help your fellow Escondido residents? Evicting them? Ensuring that they can't park on your streets? Your hypocrisy reaches the heights of Heaven!

Gary wrote on Apr 2, 2007 7:02 AM:During the first day of operations for the Arizona Minutemen, the group had rescued seven immigrants, found the body of another and led border agents to hundreds of others. All of this in the first day of a month-long citizen effort to deter illegal immigration. Our border is totally out of control and our government has yet to get serious about fixing the problem.

they broke the law... wrote on Apr 2, 2007 7:13 AM:as American law enforcement and their paying the price. Welcome to America all you illegals! Now, go back to Mexico, and file to come here legally, or get sweeped up in an ICE raid, and you'll never qualify ever again to come here. It's called equal justice under the law!

Bush = Mexican Lap Dog wrote on Apr 2, 2007 7:41 AM:Congressman Dana Rohrabacher was on CSPAN last month ripping Bush, AG Gonzales, and the Texas US Attorney. Rohrabacher found a link between the Mexican government and this case. It appears that the Bush Administration has become Mexico's lap dog. The Mexican government requests prosecution of law enforcement agents if any injury occurs to drug and human smugglers or their human cargo during enforcement actions, no matter how justified the action. By giving immunity to drug smuggling mules and coyotes, the Bush administration has given free license for corrupt Mexicans to attack US law enforcement. http://rohrabacher.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=61098

Mark wrote on Apr 2, 2007 7:46 AM:To a couple of the above bloggers, this case stinks. You weren't out there so you don't know what actually occured. If Bush were a president for the U.S. instead of Mexico these men would be pardoned by now. It is sad to see that you would go against your own people and side with a thug and drug smuggler.

Dual Morones! Mexican Agent? wrote on Apr 2, 2007 7:47 AM:Listen to this 'At midnight on March 20, 1998, US-Mexican dual citizenship became available for the first time; at 12:01 a.m. on March 21, Enrique Morones petitioned for the status. In June of that year Morones became the first dual citizen of Mexico and the United States. His documents were presented to him personally by President Zedillo in a ceremony at the Mexican National Palace.' The US State Department's web site teaches: 'a person who is automatically granted another citizenship does not risk losing U.S. citizenship. However, a person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship. In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign citizenship voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. citizenship. Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct. The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. Claims of other countries on dual national U.S. citizens may conflict with U.S. law, and dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist citizens abroad.' Did Sr. Morones intend on giving up his US Citizenship when he became a Mexican? Let's look at the facts: "In 2000 Morones was selected by the Government of Mexico to monitor the Governor’s election in the state of Chiapas and the elections in Mexico City that led to the presidency of Vicente Fox. He now participates in Fox’s Institute of Mexicans Abroad, advising on legal issues relating to immigration. In this connection Morones is attempting to persuade the Mexican consulate in San Diego to take a more active role in protecting immigrants." Is becoming a representative of the Mexican Government consistent with retention of US Citizenship? Is he actually an agent of the Mexican government? You decide!

Suonds guilty wrote on Apr 2, 2007 8:05 AM:From what little this story says it sounds a little fishy. Why would you shoot your gun and not report it right away? Why would you shoot sombody in the back?

SD Law Student wrote on Apr 2, 2007 8:33 AM:Has the drug smuggler been arrested he would have gone to jail, but he was arrested he was shot without just cause. Law enforcement officers cannot brake the law to enforce it otherwise what you'll end up with is injustice, anarchy, chaos, a greater distrust in law enforcement & the govt.

Smilinjack wrote on Apr 2, 2007 8:38 AM:It seems important to me in making a judgement about this case, that one consider that seven of these gentlemen's fellow Border Patrol agents testified against them in the trial. If anything, there are others who should have been prosecuted for the obvious coverup that took place, including the supervisors on the scene. Do you really believe that we should stand in defense of those who misuse the cover of authority? This looks to me to be a case of guys who shot someone because he threw dirt at them. Do you believe in the jury system? What America are you trying to protect?

Concerned-1 wrote on Apr 2, 2007 8:42 AM:It's no wonder we are on the brink of disolving as a country. The posts at 10:17 and 10:39 are a perfect example of the attitude that will lead us to extinction as a country. These agents shot at a drug smuggler who refused to stop. They should never have been prosecuted. Now, the smuggler, who BTW has been caught again smuggling drugs into the US, is going to sue the country for millions of dollars. You think this is fair? I don't know what planet you two are from, but your idealic world is in for a big surprise.

Wow... wrote on Apr 2, 2007 8:52 AM:Glad to see there's not a lovefest going on in here for these dirty cops.

Grassfire! wrote on Apr 2, 2007 8:57 AM:Regarding the post at 10:17 PM, I wondered if my donation to Grassfire had any effect. I see it did! Since they are being effective, they merit another donation! STOP THE INVASION!

Rosemary wrote on Apr 2, 2007 9:16 AM:I hope the pastor has taught his congregation about the meaning of hospitality and compassion toward strangers and newcomers in the Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament. It is a far cry from the behavior of these two men.

Mike wrote on Apr 2, 2007 9:18 AM:The most basic issue is that there are people from south of the border who feel they have a right to violate the laws of the U.S. They don't, and if they violate the law and refuse to obey the commands of law enforcement officers, they shouldn't whine if they get shot at. The government should support the border patrol officers, but the current administration is to corrupted by business interests.

CA Expatriat wrote on Apr 2, 2007 9:36 AM:If you run from the cops, they ought to have the right to shoot your sorry butt. Oh, and Justice: if you are really about justice for all, stop lying, or provide proof that there are such things as "immigrant hunters." The only ones preying on the so-called immigrants are other immigrants.

fedup wrote on Apr 2, 2007 9:37 AM:......and so it is okay for Davila to run another load of dope after he was given immunity? It was not proven that the slug dug out of his buttocks came from either agents gun. These guys and other agents take daily rock throwings from the ILLEGALS, resulting in injuries a lot of the times, but that is okay? Seal off the border send all the ILLEGALS back where they came from, and suggest strongly that they take their families with them.

Reardon wrote on Apr 2, 2007 9:53 AM:I have little doubt that the agents did not file the proper paperwork, and probably should have been censured, and possibly even fired. Still, the irony of two Border Patrol agents in prison doe more than a decade, while a known smuggler of 700 pounds of MJ gets criminal immunity, a Green Card, medical treatment, AND files a $5 million lawsuit, offends the senses. BIG TIME!

Stay Home wrote on Apr 2, 2007 9:55 AM: The men and women, who make a decision to illegally enter this country; choosing to break our laws at the moment of entry, are not candidates for citizenship. They lack respect for America and Americans. I believe we need to have an armed border due to the policies of Mexico to encourage illegal immigration. I wouldn't even enter Mexico for a weekend vacation, due to its lawlessness and police corruption. It isnt safe for Americans to travel there, so not interested in hearing about a Mexican drug mule who got shot while fleeing our Border Patrol .

Ex-condidan wrote on Apr 2, 2007 9:55 AM:These guys are real heroes.Enrique "Moron"es should walk a mile in their shoes. These Border Patrol perform real jobs while getting shot at,having rocks thrown at them, and basically risking their lives everyday."Moron"es should get a real job because putting water bottles in the desert is encouraging illegals to cross in baron locations.He is responsible for migrants dying in the Imperial Desert."Moron"es and his border angels are responsible for more deaths than they are for saving lives. Hey "Moron"es next time you see border agents, run for Mexico with the rest of the coyotes and smugglers, because you are just as guilty, and maybe you will get what you deserve.

Bren wrote on Apr 2, 2007 10:04 AM:These two Border Patrol Agents are heroes---and they were set up by our own government and the illegal supporters. Soon, they will be released---as millions of LEGAL US citizens throughout the country are demanding it!! Millions of LEGAL US citizens throughout the country are also demanding that ICE increase its arrests and deportations of the illegals. We want the 14th Amendment revised---no more automatic citizenship for children born on US soil to illegals (anchor babies). Also, we are demanding that our borders be closed/secured from further illegal invasion!!! Isn't it wonderful that Tom Tancredo announced his run for the presidency today!! He was able to raise $1.4 million dollars in two months---it appears that US citizens have made it clear what they want done regarding the illegal invaders. Amnesty is NOT going to pass---they do not have enough votes. Therefore, it will sit until before/after the 2008 elections. In the meantime, cities throughout the country are having their local police go through the training/certification of the 287(g) program---which lets them LEGALLY enforce our federal immigration laws. A new city joins the list each day!!! Illegals will have no choice but to leave, as the welcome mats are being lifted. Those that remain, will be arrested and deported when Tancredo wins in 2008!! Enjoy your vacation in the US illegals, as it will be coming to an end very soon!!!

Patriot wrote on Apr 2, 2007 10:16 AM:What message do we send to drug runners when we prosecute border patrol agents for discharging a firearm while commiting a crime? A ten year sentence for shooting a drug runner in the butt seems way too severe even if these agents did violate procedure.

Welcome Criminals! wrote on Apr 2, 2007 10:29 AM:I have been following this outrage from the begining. Watching reports from the left and right media outlets. Once again, the United States of America has thrown yet another welcome mat out for the criminal element of Mexican society. This criminal drug runner has received a full pardon, he will be bringing his family into the USA, we have payed for his medical care, and he has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Boarder Patrol. What kind of message does this send to criminals? The USA welcomes and rewards drug runners with a van full of pot. We will punish the officers that try to stop you, give you legal entry into our country along with your relatives, and after your lawsuit, you'll be living large... for being a criminal. How crazy is this!

Red, White & Blue Girl wrote on Apr 2, 2007 10:31 AM:Hey Rosemary it is apparent that the Pastor taught hospitlity, he had those dear people in from Texas to show our support to their unjust situation. If you mean teaching compassion towards illegal aliens that break our laws and want to burden us tax payers with their civil law suits, I hope there is a no tolerance attitude preached. But you are probably one of those illegals that we hard working American taxpayers are providing for.

What Message Are We Sending wrote on Apr 2, 2007 10:35 AM:When we want immigrants to obey the law, but we support professional law enforcement agents who violate the law, some kind of double standard

TurnedOff wrote on Apr 2, 2007 10:35 AM:It's because of situations like this that I tell every child who wants to become a cop or join the military, to consider another job. This government is so backwards it is a danger to work in a job that puts your life on the line for a bunch of idiotic, weak fools who are selling this country out daily.

Stealth Blogger wrote on Apr 2, 2007 10:40 AM:OK, so you vehemently oppose the invasion of the United States by Mexico! Can you then defend the invasion of Iraq by the United States? It's a distinction without a difference!

To "What Message Are We Sending" wrote on Apr 2, 2007 10:47 AM:P-L-E-A-S-E!!!!! If there is no drug runner, there is no shooting. I really couldn't care less about what kind of message we are sending to someone who comes into this country to thumb their nose at us.

TO "Stealth" wrote on Apr 2, 2007 10:49 AM:Do you know the difference between an apple and an orange? It would appear not. One may not like either, but that doesn't make them the same.

Red, White & Blue Girl wrote on Apr 2, 2007 11:00 AM:You people amaze me! You live in a border state and you are exposed to the drug trafficking, the crime from illegals and yet you are not trusting these BP agents and what they have signed on to do and give their lives to protect our country. We are seeing a break down in authority that will effect each and everyone of us as our society will pay for our nations lack of support of these heros. Go to Mexico and try to get away with this and you can kiss your rights good bye, it will be rice and beans for the rest of your live in a cell with a dirt floor!

Amazing wrote on Apr 2, 2007 11:03 AM:Those that demand justice to have these two thrown in prison, refuse to demand justice for the law breaking ILLEGAL immigrants who break the law coming into this country ILLEGALLY. Can't have it both ways folks. Also, the children left behind from the raids?? They will have it much better off in Foster homes. If you feel bad for them, take them yourselves and while you are at it take in their illegal parents and support them. Enter the country Legally and they won't have this problem. Quit enabling them! If a bunch of people start robbing banks should we say OK let them rob the banks they are only looking to support their families. Come on folks they can come, just do it legally!!

Chris wrote on Apr 2, 2007 11:05 AM:Stealhblogger: Hey, I like the new name! Fits you to a tee...hee hee. You need to be careful, though. People are going to figure out who you REALLY are; do you have to be so inflammatory? :)

Wake Up People wrote on Apr 2, 2007 11:07 AM:Written law, court decisions and case law outline when the use of deadly force is justified, regardless of whether you are a Border Patrol agent, a police officer or the force is used against a US citizen or illegal allien. The issues here are a lack of good judgement, integrity and honesty, not illegal imigration. This is about the unjustifiable use of deadly force, the agents' failure to confrom to their own agency's reporting policies about such, lying and then concealing evidence. Heroes-I think not. Doing what they were sworn to do-I think not. To think otherwise, is a slap in the face to the vast majority of honest, hard working agents that have a thankless job.

Hey Red White and Blue wrote on Apr 2, 2007 11:09 AM:The break down in authority occurs when society no longer requires law enforcement to obey the laws. If you want law enforcement to shoot unarmed men, lie about it and actively cover up crimes then you should work to change the law. I am sure Grassfire.com and the Minutemen will take you hard earned money and spend it wisely to accomplish these goals. HAHAHAHAHa

Reardon wrote on Apr 2, 2007 11:11 AM:A correction of my previous post, actually the agents did not know it was a drug smuggler, at the time they shot him he was just an unarmed man running away. I stand corrected. However, I still belive that agents should not be held accountable for paperwork that is incorrect

Red, White & Blue Girl wrote on Apr 2, 2007 11:52 AM:Tis wqas not just an unarmed man running away........If he was not guilty of anything why was he running back across the Rio Grande mi amigos! In trial the doctor testified that where the drug mule was hit from the shot was from a man that actually had turned to attempt to shoot at the agent. Hey I'm a conservative right and I am willing to admit that something is wrong here all the way to the White House, but the complete truth was not given in testimony and the fact that several jurors have even stated that if they had all the evidence (which has been proven to have been withheld) they would have made a different decision in their verdict. Some deals have been made and our law enforcement officials are paying the price.

Devil in the Details wrote on Apr 2, 2007 11:59 AM:Wake Up People has hit on the crux of the whole problem: ever-increasingly stringent rulings by US courts over the past four decades have now effectively tied the hands of law enforcement to where it is nearly impossible to accomplish the purpose of keeping law-abiding citizens safe from law breakers. The successful prosecution rate in Hong Kong and Singapore is over 90%. In this country, it is 17% and dropping. Lawbreakers EXPECT to get away with their crimes, and it is the mistrust of law enforcement by our judiciary that has brought this about.

I followed this case wrote on Apr 2, 2007 12:00 PM:I feel for the family, but please study this case before you start supporting the Agents. Evidence points to wrong doing by the Agents.

Stealth wrote on Apr 2, 2007 12:07 PM:Mexico invades the U.S. to improve its standard of living. The U.S. invades Iraq to _______[fill in with any one of the 1,460 reasons given by the current Administration]. Ah, yes, now I can see the difference! Thank you!!

Concerned-1 wrote on Apr 2, 2007 12:25 PM:I've heard these agents interviewed and read in-depth features (San Bernardino Sun) on this and a lot of you are wrong. The agents shot because they belived him to have a weapon. More over the guy was running and wouldn't stop. An agent had already been injured in the pursuit. Afterwards, the agents attemped to file a report but that went missing. I've heard them say they did nothing wrong, and I believe them. Again, I can't believe how many antiAmerican people we have on this blog. Go find a utopian country where all your political correctness will come in to play. It isn't going to work to well in the world we live in here. And thanks for that by the way!

Agree- wrote on Apr 2, 2007 12:30 PM:fed upis correct. This drug runner then later run another load of drugs across the border with immunity due to the question about the agents. Weren't they doing their job, preventing drugs from entering the U.S.? You'll never see Bushie pardon them as he's already refused once.

WASP- wrote on Apr 2, 2007 1:40 PM:Next time you are being murdered or robbed call an illegal. This country is no longer viable as a nation because we do not have a border or leadership. If possible get out now and return to Europe. Give it back to the Indians!

Mike the Marine wrote on Apr 2, 2007 1:54 PM:Are these guys innocent? Not entirely but what they did was against procedures, a firing offense. What they were sentenced for, was what a single witness against them testified to in court. The federal prosecuter hid evidence and they were railroaded. Where is the ACLU in this. Had this been the other way around, the liberal media and the ACLU would be screaming it coast to coast. The people deserve to get fired, not imprisoned. Just look at the trial transcripts.

friend of 2 border agents wrote on Apr 2, 2007 1:56 PM: 2 of my good friends from High School became border agents and it is a tough stressful job. But if you look into this case the 2 agents that are in jail, went around collecting all of their shells and hiding them, did not report that they fired their weapons, and did everything possible to cover up and lie about what happened. The drug runner should be in jail too, but these agents are an embarrassment to the Border Patrol and should serve their time.

A new-age lynching wrote on Apr 2, 2007 2:08 PM:Ramos and Compean are simply the victems of the new-age, PC lynching that says defending our own border is somehow immoral! I hope they get released and sue the Fed for millions of $$$ for wrongful imprisonment, and win!

PLEASE PEOPLE wrote on Apr 2, 2007 2:10 PM:YOU'LL NEED JESUS IN YOUR LIFES, HE'S THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN JUDGE..

Trial Transcript wrote on Apr 2, 2007 2:15 PM:In February, the US Attorney finally released the trial transcripts. They are available at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/txw/press_releases/Compean-Ramos/index.html

priest is a smart guy wrote on Apr 2, 2007 2:26 PM:He felt the call of the lord? or the call of the mighty dollar? Hey he needs more donations in the coffer. In Escondido a great way to get money is to come out strong against illegals. Taa Daa, now his church is packed and the money is rolling in. Not exactly on par with the teachings of Jesus Christ.

There was ALOT of evidence wrote on Apr 2, 2007 3:35 PM:the jury was not allowed to hear in their defense. I am sorry but there is NO EXCUSE for our government to launch charges based on a request from the friggin' mexican government. Bush should be in jail with them.

Skip wrote on Apr 2, 2007 3:37 PM:RE : U.S. Customs inspector gets nearly 6 years in prison for Mexico border corruption >>>>> These crimes were meticulously planned and went on for years. The greedy Customs Inspector pocketed untold thousands of dollars, and let 100's of unknown and unscreened illegal Aliens into the country. He gets less then six years in prison. Then you had Ramos and Compean who had a bad day at the office. While doing their job and fighting with a Mexican Drug Smuggler who was trying to bring illegal drugs into this country for your children, they shoot at him, and end up going to prison for 11 years. DOES THIS SOUND RIGHT TO YOU?" http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/03/27/news/sandiego/15_54_023_26_07.txt

PLEASE PEOPLE wrote on Apr 2, 2007 3:38 PM:even Jesus said give unto Caesar what is Caesar and to God what is God. YOU MUST FOLLOW THE LAWS OF THE LAND PER GOD. ILLEGAL is illegal and is a sin against God's laws.

John wrote on Apr 2, 2007 4:06 PM:No mystery why they were speaking at a church. When reason fails, turn to religion.

Kettle wrote on Apr 2, 2007 4:08 PM:Pot should be legal. If it were this would not be an issue.

Peter wrote on Apr 2, 2007 4:14 PM:Free the Texas Three! They were doing their jobs; the shoots were justified. These officers were all prosecuted by an over zealous prosecutor who appears to have been unduly influenced by the Mexican government.

pacho villa wrote on Apr 2, 2007 4:16 PM:Put Bush, Johnny Sutton and Alberto G. in prison and free the border agents.

To Kettle wrote on Apr 2, 2007 4:32 PM:Every pot I own is already legal.

Hey Peter wrote on Apr 2, 2007 5:10 PM:Hate to dampen your enthusiasm, but we're talking about Ramos and Compean. There's only two of them (no fooling, count them: one, two) we can not "Free the Texas Three!". Sorry.

Jorge wrote on Apr 2, 2007 5:18 PM:To the person who responded to 'justice and 'conservative,' you have NO IDEA what you are talking about! It has been revealed by Inspector General Richard Skinner of the Department of Homeland Security that many of the "facts" testified-to at trial were bogus. Lies. He called them 'misinfornmation.' Oops! Unless you know the cases, and can back-up your bloviations with the facts, you should keep your misinformation to yourself. Who provided the evidence of what occured out there in the desert that day? Why, it came from the drug dealer, of course! He was the only one there except for Ramos, Compean and one Supervisor who arrived after the fact! By the way, before you make fun of others' postings, READ YOUR OWN!

American woman wrote on Apr 2, 2007 5:31 PM:To Hey Peter...Actually, there are three law enforcement officers who have been railroaded by the infamous Johnny Sutton. Nacho Ramos and Jose Compean, the two USBP agents, and Gilmer Hernandez, a Texas Sheriff's Deputy who became another of Sutton's American victims last year! True, Gilmer wasn't mentioned here, but he is a huge part of the movement called "Free the Texas Three!" We all need to pay more attention to the news!

Adam wrote on Apr 2, 2007 5:43 PM:Consider this .... If there was a border barrier or a fence in the location of the incident, then the Drug Smuggler would not have been able to so easily drive into the United States.

leroy wrote on Apr 2, 2007 7:45 PM:For Justice learn how to spell.

Tired of Law Enforcement getting hung out wrote on Apr 2, 2007 8:46 PM:I for one am tired of our law enforcement officers getting hung out to dry when some low-life refuses to respect them. If you run when an officer tells you to stop, you are probably dangerous even if you don't pull a weapon that everyone can see in clear sight. How many officers have to die before we give them the authority to make the life-and-death decisions in a split second and give them the benefit of the doubt even in cases where their judgement may not be the best? (which i don't think is the case here)...think that you can do better??? IT'S TIME we give the officers back their guns and sticks and let it be rule that if you run from them when stopped, well it's up to you if you want to risk your life. We might see a few more alive policemen and we just might see safer neighborhoods. That's my $.02.

to skip wrote on Apr 3, 2007 5:59 AM:yes it does

To all Law Enforcement wrote on Apr 3, 2007 6:10 AM:You on your own will took the job so do it right. If you make a stupid or careless mistake be ready to pay the consequences just like any other job. You do not get special privileges nor do you get any freebies so follow the laws you enforce! Fill out accurate reports and document what happened. Another thing don’t go out shooting people in the back either!

Red,White & Blue Girl wrote on Apr 3, 2007 7:06 AM:Hey priest smarty pants.........You don't know what you are talking about. I checked and any donation taken that day was given to the families. People that came out were from their own church to show support. Get the bucket off your head and trust that there are some honest motives in helping people. You obviously have been hurt in a church experience and can't trust....if you are a Catholic and a priest I'm guessing I know how!

Next Time... wrote on Apr 6, 2007 2:19 AM:Mexican illegals are laughing their heads off-they send their drug dealing scum over the border with 750 lbs of dope and the INS agents wind up in jail instead of them! The mistake these agents made was not shooting to kill. It's a harsh reality but this creep went back to his mother's house with a bullet in his butt and his sweet Mom, who doesn't care that he's smuggling and peddling dope called her friend whose son is a border agent and said, "Can they do this?" and the rest is history. If he was dead in a gully with his dope, all his drug peddling friends would have gtten the message that we're not screwing around here. And maybe his mother would have had to face the fact that her son is a ... drug dealer and these agents would be free instead of the target of some career prosecutor trying to make a name for himself.

To Next Time wrote on Apr 8, 2007 11:38 AM:Nice try, but remember a few months ago. The National Guard ran from these drug dealing criminals. Guess what, we aren't as tough as the National Guard, get your running shoes out. First time in my life I've seen the National Guard retreat. Shame on Bush.