Well, at least democrat Governor Bill Richardson gets it.

Stunningly enough, the Governor of New Mexico has grown a set and is taking direct action is a way most can only dream President Bush would take... and is using state assets to close down the New Mexico border.

The Mexican Government, of course, has blown a rod over this. And to them, I say, "tough sh$t." You don't have a say.

The fact is that the President's failure to deal with border issues is one of the main areas where we disagree. And kudos to Bill Richardson, Governor... and Hispanic, who has the balls to act.

Pity he's got that adultery and speeding thing going on... he could have been a contender.




Saturday, August 13, 2005

Beefed Up Border Pledged

By Tania Soussan
Journal Staff Writer

Gov. Bill Richardson declared a state of emergency along New Mexico's 180-mile border with Mexico on Friday, pledging $1.75 million to beef up law enforcement and tackle increasing crime.

"Recent developments have convinced me this action is necessary— including violence directed at law enforcement, damage to property and livestock, increased evidence of drug smuggling, and an increase in the number of undocumented immigrants," Richardson said in a prepared statement.

He toured the area near the busy border town of Columbus by helicopter and on the ground Friday before announcing the new initiatives.

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