Drug Smuggler Gets Less Prison Time Than Border Agents

This is… well…. asinine. There is something wrong when the criminals get less time after you prosecute the law enforcement agents to the full extent of the law. You only embolded the creeps in our society. I suppose the agents would have been better off if they had killed the drug transporter.

CNSNews.com) – The Mexican drug smuggler who testified against the two Border Patrol agents who shot him near the Mexican border was sentenced Wednesday to nine and a half years in federal prison. That’s a shorter sentence than either of the agents received.

Osvaldo Aldrete-Davila received two consecutive 57-month sentences for smuggling almost 800 pounds of marijuana into the U.S. in September and October of 2005. During that time, he had immunity from prosecution for an earlier smuggling episode — the one where he was shot by Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.

In February 2005, Compean shot 14 times at the fleeing illegal alien drug smuggler, but he missed. Ramos shot once and hit Aldrete-Davila in the buttocks before the wounded smuggler made it back across the Mexican border.

CNSNews.com - Drug Smuggler Gets Less Prison Time Than Border Agents.

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Border agents cleared of charges in shooting

This is a better deal than Ramos and Compean got. Sure, one might say they are different. I would argue that they are the same. Ramos and Compean were in a night time situation. The intent and actions of the criminal were unknown and therefore a very real risk. Thankfully the jury didn’t go the other way. I could see someone say… “Why didn’t they just get out of the way? Should we be firing on everyone coming toward you?” I say stand your ground and if threatened then fire away. Law enforcement should not have to retreat. Enough said.

MALONE, N.Y. - Federal agents won’t face charges for shooting a suspected drug smuggler accused of trying to run them over with an all-terrain vehicle.

Prosecutors say Border Patrol Agents Dennis Rascoe and Daniel Taylor were chasing two ATVs on May 5 in Constable near the Canadian border. One vehicle was pulling a trailer loaded with duffel bags, and the officers suspected they contained drugs.

After a 20-mile chase, the agents approached Timothy Fleury’s ATV and he drove toward them. Rascoe and Taylor fired 12 shots, striking the 25-year-old Fleury once in the torso. He’s been treated and released.

A Franklin County grand jury cleared the agents of charges Thursday.

Border agents cleared of charges in shooting — Newsday.com.

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Ohio Rep Huffman - Why Marc Dann and Obama are alike

It was an event to feature John McCain. However, an Ohio lesson in regards to unprepared people for a job will create a disaster. Obama is much like Marc Dann in the respect.

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McCain’s Visit to Lima Affects Conservatives

There were protesters but it only increased the fair type atmosphere which made the day even more enjoyable. The band was playing and over 1,000 people lined up to attend the event that was anticipated to be around 900. Everyone that came to get in got it! It received national media attention and was broadcast live it appears by CNN.The Town Hall style event was perfect for both McCain and the strong Republican county.

It’s been a long campaign. Almost 2 years including the very early primary races. Many Huckabee supporters were less than thrilled when Mike didn’t win the race. That may all change as Conservatives hear their candidate. While not the perfect Conservative candidate there certainly was much to enjoy about the McCain visit. The Town Hall setting was perfect for Conservative strong Allen County Ohio. He was questioned on appointment of judges and the pro-life issue and made many comments about energy.

As a Conservative there was no longer any doubt that complete support for McCain was due. There is simply too much at stake in regards to taxes, jobs, the oil and gas prices and the appointment of proper strict constructionist Judges in the very near future. There were the unexpected touching stories which are feature here from YouTube. One was a young girl that came from the area with her daughter. It appears the daughter is now a McCain supporter and her father is a strong Democrat. That should be interesting!

The following was when a Vietnam Vet came forward to talk to McCain.

For the social conservatives and the issue of life… these statements will be the most profound.

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