What Border? Isn't This a Free For All?

I published a hub that discussed the statistics of the death casualties of war. Upon finishing the hub I decided to look around for something interesting and possibly entertaining to read. You know, something to help put me to bed like, dare I say, a bed time story. Anywho, there I am scrolling current news and I see an article about Mexican Soldiers crossing the border June 23, 2011 at Bridge 2, Laredo, Texas. Apparently, they were lost.

KGNS-TV, Channel 8, broke the story when receiving a tip-off from a law enforcement agency. Though Channel 8 did not receive the tip off from the CBP here is a break down of their report:

A CBP spokesperson says they got on the phone with Mexican authorities after being alerted that the military trucks were heading their direction loaded down with soldiers and weapons.

What comes to mind is how this connects to the point of the hub I just published on war, "War - Deadly Statistics". My conclusive point was to bring our troops home so they aren't fighting foreign wars and so they can serve this country by being its defense. Granted, the Mexican Soldiers were said to be lost and unfamiliar with their location. However, if I were trying to sneak across the border as a soldier, would I tell the truth?

It seems likely that these soldiers really were lost because, they could have done much more harm and been much better at stealth if they wanted to sneak into the country. Actually, we know they have better ways to sneak into the country if they want. It's the Mexican Government that should be concerned. The soldiers didn't read a sign, see the fence, don't know the area of their own country. I mean, who was running this unit?

Now, it may be true that in this instance these soldiers were confused when they crossed the border with three military trucks, but in the last 8 years there have been several accounts where there have been shots across the border from soldiers who tried to cross. Even Mexican military who were aiding those who crossed with a large possession of marijuana.

In truth, there are too many factors unknown to determine the verity of the situation but, it seems clear that the issue of border control should not be taken lightly. Not ever. Most countries have strict policies about foreigners being allowed to cross their borders. Why shouldn't they? They have millions of reasons with each life lost in each war they fought on their very soils. Maybe it's because we as Americans have not lived through what other countries have with wars on their land and at their borders but, should we wait to find out?

9/11 shocked our nation and we wanted retribution. We were lucky that we have been able to still remain free from war on our soil. Let's hope it isn't the quiet before the storm and while we remain defenceless there isn't a greater threat brewing; and like the 'Kansas City Shuffle' we're looking over here and war is beginning over there (as I point to the opposite direction).

Just sayin'!