Originally Posted by
reefraff
http:///forum/post/3273820
I think a show of force and relaxed rules about use of deadly force would help. I seriously doubt you could find more than a few Border agents or guardsmen that would even think about opening up of folks just sneaking in but they need to be allowed to shoot back and also shoot the people throwing rocks at them. One guy was hit in the head and had life threatening injuries from it.
I have a friend of mine that's somewhat new, Border Patrol (over a year - less than 2 years). Over 8 months worth of training (firearms, speaking and writing fluent Spanish, etc) and his first week on the job, had to have reconstructive surgery, from injuries.
It's ok for the illegals to wound/kill our Border Agents, but our Agents get scrutinized, when there's an incident involving illegals getting hurt...horse patootie!
Illegals, coming across the border will maim and kill anyone who stands in their way, for a better life...which I can understand...but when our Agents get reprimanded for retaliating, or defending themselves...I call bullsh*t.
It's to the point now, where I whole heartedly stand by previous statement...sniper rifles and open "rules of engagement".