When government is unable to provide protection to the people, some arm and take action. An example of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms at work in another country (Mexico). The term "vigilante" has negative connotations, and abuses are inevitable, but they are also inevitable when government is in charge.
Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts
New President in Mexico
Mexico has a new President from a different party (PRI) than that of his predecessors (PAN).
As usual, this one has promised to combat corruption. Many expect that he will back off on the war against the cartels started by his predecessors in the interest of saving lives. The Mexican economy has been surprisingly good in spite of all the chaos. His politcies will obviously have significant impacts on the U.S. and drug enforcement in particular. Stay tuned.
As usual, this one has promised to combat corruption. Many expect that he will back off on the war against the cartels started by his predecessors in the interest of saving lives. The Mexican economy has been surprisingly good in spite of all the chaos. His politcies will obviously have significant impacts on the U.S. and drug enforcement in particular. Stay tuned.
Few National Constitutions have a Provision on Gun Rights
ONLY 2 OTHER NATIONS HAVE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT SIMILAR TO THE U.S. SECOND AMENDMENT.
Other than the U.S., only two other national constitutions have something similar to the American Second Amendment. Interestingly, these two are Mexico and Guatemala. However, both of these provisions are narrower than the American provision. Over the years, a number of nations repealed their version of the right. It appears that individual gun rights are increasing being sacrificed to government power. It is disturbing to see how few governments trust their own people. See pp. 13 & 38 in the linked document. A full download is available from the link.
Other than the U.S., only two other national constitutions have something similar to the American Second Amendment. Interestingly, these two are Mexico and Guatemala. However, both of these provisions are narrower than the American provision. Over the years, a number of nations repealed their version of the right. It appears that individual gun rights are increasing being sacrificed to government power. It is disturbing to see how few governments trust their own people. See pp. 13 & 38 in the linked document. A full download is available from the link.
The only solution for Mexico?
Some time ago I suggested that the only resolution to Mexico's drug cartel reign of terror was a Mexican government deal with the cartels. Now that it has become obvious that the U.S. is both the cause and an exacerbation (American illegal drug purchases, Operation Fast and Furious, laundering $ for the cartels, etc. see prior posts) this solution seems even more inevitable. In this very pessimistic article this writer agrees.
"It will get worse here in Mexico, unless the Mexicans themselves do something about it. They probably cannot. Vicente Fox (former president of Mexico, as Americans are all aware) favors legalization everywhere, but the cartels can easily buy any country's politicians to prevent this. The Mexican public more and more favors reaching an accommodation with the narcos: “You sell your drugs and we will turn a blind eye, but put an end to kidnappings, extortion, and the murder of the uninvolved.” This might work because it would be in the interest of the traficantes, who could discourage kidnappers by killing them unpleasantly. Nothing that isn't in the interest of the nacros will work, since they are too strong to coerce".
"It will get worse here in Mexico, unless the Mexicans themselves do something about it. They probably cannot. Vicente Fox (former president of Mexico, as Americans are all aware) favors legalization everywhere, but the cartels can easily buy any country's politicians to prevent this. The Mexican public more and more favors reaching an accommodation with the narcos: “You sell your drugs and we will turn a blind eye, but put an end to kidnappings, extortion, and the murder of the uninvolved.” This might work because it would be in the interest of the traficantes, who could discourage kidnappers by killing them unpleasantly. Nothing that isn't in the interest of the nacros will work, since they are too strong to coerce".
More on BATF & Mexico
BATF's SNAFU's on Gunwalker and Fast and Furious continue to reverberate in Mexico. No wonder they don't trust the gringos.
Mexicans also angry about BATF's Opn Fast & Furious
Glad to see that at least some folks in Mexico are beginning to see that they are the primary victims of BATF's idiotic Operation Fast and Furious!
Congressinal hearings on BATF start today
Congressional hearings begin to today on BATF's irresponsible operation "Fast and Furious" and other border shenanigans. Taxpayer dollars at work to make things worse. The link has lots of links to other articles. I hope someone will write a book on this fiasco.
Ordinary Mexicans Arm for Self-defense
Ordinary, law-abiding Mexicans are increasingly caught between brutal cartels, corrupt police and sometimes abusive military forces. It is fairly obvious that their government cannot, or will not, protect them from any of these. They will have to arm themselves to exercise their right of self-defense.
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