Border Sheriff's Posse
Posse BadgeFor nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.    Luke 8:17 
 
LinkAmerica sponsors the Border Sheriff's Posse to "ride" the U.S. borders in intercession and to "pardner" with intercessors around the United States to protect the 26 counties along the US/Mexico border.  It is critical that we take our place on this fence.   
 
I periodically send specific information and prayer points.  We support ALL law enforcement agencies, pray that illegal activity will be stopped (drugs, human trafficking, etc.) and declare that those who are slipping across America's borders with the intent to cause harm be exposed and apprehended.  This is not about politics!  This is about the protection of the United States of America.  
 
I was visiting with a prophetic intercessor who did not know about the Border Sheriff's Posse when she pointed her finger and said, "And right now God is pinning badges on hidden intercessors.....like a Sheriff's badge," and, with that, she poked her finger into my shoulder!   
 
Are you one of those being "deputized by 'The Sheriff' to aid in law enforcement."  Will you join me as we ride with the Lord, our Border Sheriff?  We'll "ride" the fence.  We'll catch rustlers, mend spiritual fences and sing some great trail songs along the way.    
 
Please e-mail LinkAmerica@sbcglobal.net to join the Posse.
 
Pam Faraone
LinkAmerica
El Paso, TX 
Aldrete-Davila Sentencing                                 08.10.08
 
Dear Posse,
 
On August 6, I attended the sentencing hearing for Osvaldo Aldrete-Davila, the drug smuggler in the Ramos-Compean case.
 
I found myself back in the courtroom where the two former Border Patrol agents were unjustly tried and unjustly convicted.  Soon 5 shackled and handcuffed men were led into the courtroom.  Aldrete-Davila was first in line, though his sentencing was last.
 
We saw a little picture of what U.S. District Courts in border cities face each day.  All needed translation.  All pled guilty and "took responsibility" for their deeds.  All pled for leniency.  All promised they would never enter this country illegally again if they were released or given the shortest possible sentence, etc.  And they all broke my heart.
 
The first young man to be sentenced has already had 4 removals from the US.  His previous incarcerations were 9 days, 53 days and 6 months.  He received the top of the sentencing guideline this time, 14 months.
 
Another young man had been arrested for human smuggling (he brought people into the US who wanted to come - trafficking would be bringing them against their will).  He is 19, the oldest of 9 children, who claimed he was trying to help his farm-laborer father by finding ways to support the family.  He also has 2 children of his own.  One is 18 months old, and the 5 month old child was born while he spent the past 6 months in custody in El Paso.  His sentence was 8 months incarceration.
 
When Aldrete-Davila stood before the judge he pled guilty to crossing 4 loads of drugs into the US.  His attorney claimed his role was minor, picking up the drugs from point A and driving them to point B, and should be considered such for the sentencing.  The government attorney showed that Aldrete-Davila was paid $1500 for crossing a load, while the person with the stash house was paid $500.  Osvaldo also claimed through his attorney that he did not do this for a living but for economic need and that it was his first time before the court.  He claimed his life had been threatened and stated his mother died as a result of the threats.  He said he crossed again to cover the load of drugs he lost in Feb. 2005.  The government pointed out the large quantity of drugs Osvaldo was smuggling and his repeated criminal conduct.  The judge agreed with the prosecutor and denied Osvaldo's request for minor role status.  He received 2 consecutive sentences of 57 months or 9 ½ years.
 
ISSUES INTERSECT, PEOPLE INTERSECT
 
Why would I attend the sentencing hearing of this drug-smuggler when I could read about it in the paper the next day? 
 
1)     Monica asked me to be there.
2)    This is a pivotal case.
 
Somehow the issues of lawlessness, injustice, immigration/illegal immigration, border security, the North American Union, and the abandonment of law enforcement along the southern border all intersect around this case.  AND, the Lord is causing people to intersect because of this case who have a significant role to play in the days ahead.
 
BUILD A FOLLOWING
 
A couple of weeks ago the Lord spoke to me that it was time to build a following for the Border Sheriff's Posse.  He also knows I can't do that on my own.  Please consider helping by forwarding this email to those on your list with a note from you encouraging them to join the Posse.  They can click on the "Subscribe" link at the end of the email and can email linkamerica@sbcglobal.net to receive past Posse updates.
 
If you are led to pray for me, the foundation of my life is to hear and obey the voice of the Lord. 
 
Every member of the Posse is significant.  We are being brought together for the winter season in this nation.
 
Once again, my heart cries out like Paul for Timothy, "Come before winter." 
 
 Pam