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Dear Posse,
KILLER OF CONSULATE
WORKER/HUSBAND NOT IN CUSTODY
After the local and national news both broadcast the story
about a man who was arrested in the US Consulate killings, I received emails
from people excited because God had answered prayer. One new friend wisely added, "Praise God if it is true!"
This was my reply, "Well, the jury is out on this one for
me. There has been no doubt that someone would be paraded in front of
the cameras-and this probably is one bad dude-because, when the heat is on, you
can be sure it will be 'solved.' Word
was the shooters were smuggled out of the area right after it happened."
Posse, they claim they have the person responsible. OK, is that the person who ordered the
hit? What about those who carried out the
hit? If a leader of the Azteca gang
(who are enforcers for the Juarez cartel) gave the order as reports claim, who
gave him the order? Who really wanted
these people dead?
The morning after the arrest, a lead article in the El Paso
Times flashed this headline, "Arrested Azteca not a suspect in consulate
deaths."
This morning, the local news claimed the man arrested (these
varying reports all come from Mexico) "confessed" that the reason for the
shooting was the Detention Officer had mistreated members of the Barrio
Azteca gang in prison, so a hit was put out on him. The confessor was ordered to locate Officer
Redelfs and follow him to make certain he was really dead after being
shot.
You have heard the phrase "smoke and mirrors." I was amazed at how conveniently a story was concocted to instantly
sweep away an international incident-this highly respected young man was
responsible for bringing this on himself, so we no longer have to face the
"awkward" situation of two American citizens being killed in Mexico.
The resolve of the United States is being tested.
We need to be wise and alert. Nothing is as it seems in Mexico. Because someone is caught or a case is cleared, that does not mean
the truth has been told. Confessions
are routinely obtained through torture.
We just don't always know.
FT. HANCOCK TOWN HALL
MEETING
A few days ago I wrote you about the little town of El
Porvenir and surrounding communities in MX.
Tuesday night, Sheriff Arvin West of Hudspeth County, TX, chairman of
the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition, invited me to attend the town hall
meeting he was conducting in Ft. Hancock, TX, directly across the Rio Grande
from El Porvenir. About 200 people
showed up at the local elementary school to meet with a large number of Federal,
State and County law enforcement officials to express their concerns and fears
about the violence just across the river and the concerns they have because
they do not know what kind of people are coming into their community and they
don't feel safe.
Sheriff West told the group the murders will not stop any
time soon. He shared his concern for people who are coming to the US for safety and then stated his strong concern
that we don't know how many are coming because they are being chased as one cartel
(Sinaloa) takes over El Porvenir and forces out or kills those who have worked
for the Juarez cartel.
You may have heard about the rancher who was murdered in
Cochise County, AZ on Saturday, 03.27.10.
Rob Krentz, a well-respected 3rd generation rancher and
father of three children was found murdered along with his dog, after he had
called in that he was giving assistance to an illegal alien.
Sheriff Larry Dever of Cochise County said, "The thing we've
been fearing most has just occurred (referring to ranchers being targets for
murder)."
Because of this incident, Sheriff West told the farmers from
the fertile valley around Ft. Hancock they need to arm themselves when they are
working in their fields. He said, "It's
better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6."
One question was asked by a very frustrated man directly to
the heads of all of the agencies represented, "If the protection of the nation
depends on you, do you have everything you need?"
One woman wisely asked, "If the problems over there spill
over here, won't the corruption also spill over?"
A teacher pleaded with the officials, "What do I need to do
on a daily basis to keep my kids from fear?
I don't want them to be afraid.
This is America!"
Here is what kids living in border communities in America
are being told to do.
1) Pay attention to surroundings
2) Report what they see
3) Walk in pairs
4) If it doesn't feel right, run
Sheriff West stated one of the biggest fears law enforcement
personnel have is someone taking a child.
Someone else said, "We teach them how to use condoms. Why don't we teach them about the 2nd
amendment and teach them to use firearms?"
Before the meeting closed, Sheriff West pointed out all of
the deputies who were there. He said
they have not had a day off in 3 months and his department will continue
patrolling that area 24/7 for the time being.
FYI-the reason they haven't had a day off is because the
Sheriffs get plenty of funding to pay overtime, yet none to hire new employees.
The two hours I was at the meeting were intense. Significant issues were raised, and
people offered possible solutions. Law
enforcement officials from all agencies were helpful and reassuring. It was clear some of the people had moved from MX. Most spoke only
Spanish. One lady stood and addressed
those recently from MX, encouraging them to begin to trust US law enforcement
and to work within our system. Lord, help them be worthy of trust.
A commitment was made to continue meeting on a monthly
basis.
Will you join me in praying for the people of Ft. Hancock,
TX, and the surrounding communities?
Will you stand with law enforcement personnel as they do
everything possible to keep the violence and corruption from spilling across
the border into the US?
Will you pray the spirit of fear will be contained?
Will you stand WITH all law enforcement officers and AGAINST
all lawlessness?
We are not going to win this fight in a day or a week or a
month or a year. BUT, it is a fight
worth fighting if we do not want to see our nation succumb to these raging
spirits (and those in the physical who are driven by them).
Thank you for joining me on the southern wall of the United
States.
Posse, we haven't been this way before.
Do not go where the path may lead.
Instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail. Emerson
Pam | 
