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Border Patrol agent injured by rock thrown from Mexico

By Jonathon Shacat
Herald/Review
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 - 05:37:48 am MST

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BISBEE — A U.S. Border Patrol agent was injured after being struck in the head with a large rock while attempting to apprehend illegal immigrants near Douglas on Sunday.

At about 8:45 p.m., the agent observed five individuals cross illegally into the United States near the international border fence and Bonita Avenue, according to a news release issued by the Border Patrol on Monday.

“As the agent attempted to arrest this group, a shower of rocks was thrown over the fence from Mexico at the agent. The agent was struck in the head with one of these rocks and immediately took cover to avoid further injury. The illegal immigrants were able to abscond back to Mexico,” the release stated.

The agent sustained a five-inch laceration on his head. Due to the nature of the injury, he was transferred via helicopter to a Tucson area hospital for treatment. He received numerous staples for the laceration and was released.

According to the news release, 201 assaults were recorded against Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents from Oct. 1, 2007, to June 30, which is a 6 percent increase from the previous year’s totals.

Herald/Review reporter Jonathon Shacat can be reached at 515-4693 or by e-mail at jonathon.shacat@bisbeereview.net.

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Old Marine wrote on Aug 12, 2008 4:14 PM:

" Apparently most of the readers of this site do not know or remember back to the 1960s when we had a very successful program to accomodate those citizens South of our Border who wanted to work in the fields of our country. The cry and hue at that time was that those people were taking jobs away from our citizens who would work the fields. After it was stopped, farmers in the Phoenix area tried hiring high school and college students to work the fields. They ended up throwing melons at one another instead of picking the produce. "

Old Marine wrote on Aug 12, 2008 4:06 PM:

" Looks to me that the ultra liberals are having a field day supporting those people who want to bash in the heads of our citizen Border Patrol. If our BP fight back the ultra liberals scream bloody murder that their rights have been violated. The BP are merely doing the job they are assigned to do. What has our country turned in to? "

MAG wrote on Aug 12, 2008 8:59 AM:

" Check out what happens when other "Latinos" violate Mexico's southern border and then tell me stopping illegal immigration is "racist". Give me a break. "

deja vu wrote on Aug 11, 2008 7:56 PM:

" To the 3:35pm poster, no, legal workers did not double beef prices. Do some research you will find many factors for the higher prices, namely fuel costs. You have a pretty lame reason to keep illegals. "

to first svian wrote on Aug 11, 2008 3:35 PM:

" so that is why beef doubled in price! "

first svian wrote on Aug 10, 2008 3:17 PM:

" bob, you could not be more wrong....please read story about LEGAL immigrants fillingjobs vacated by illegal raids in Iowa! there are plenty of people who will work for less than you or I to be allowed to enter the United States and have a shot at ever becoming a citizen of this great great nation...WE DO NOT NEED ANY ILLEGALS! Not now, not ever!
all LEGAL immigrants welcome...all illegals aliens, go home do not pass go d not collect $200.!!! "

bob wrote on Aug 10, 2008 12:11 PM:

" No country can prosper without a slave class. China has a huge peasant class. Much of the middle eastern oil countries also import people from other countries who work for slave wages. In the US we have illegal aliens because the legal ones want too high of a wage (we're a little more subtle than the Arabs). This is the way it has always been and will always be, at least if you want a stock market that moves up. It won't change until we have robots that can pick tomatoes and change hotel bed sheets. "

Sierra VIsta Resident wrote on Aug 10, 2008 2:32 AM:

" To LATINO:
The Sierra Vista Herald is fostering anti-Latino hatred! LOL! Under a different name I was not published here for a long while after I tried to put the INS Tip Line and location of illegals in Sierra VIsta. Anti-Latino, hardley... "

Had enough wrote on Aug 8, 2008 7:41 AM:

" I have read the comments made by people concerned about the incident described. I cannot believe that anyone supports throwing rocks as a past time. That is moronic. A 5 oz rock throw with any accuracy can kill you wether it was thrown by a teenager or an adult. When our Border Patrol Agents attempt to detain illegal crossers and are injured by rock throwing it now becomes assault and should be treated as such. I don't know if shooting them is ok but I know from personal experience that rocks can cause permanent damage/injury. "

Michael Dale wrote on Aug 8, 2008 7:20 AM:

" What? the agent wasn't investigated for persecuting those poor immigrants? This is another example of how our Border Patrol Agents risk their lives and health in doing a job that nobody likes. I hope that the Agent is well and doing fine. "

RWE wrote on Aug 7, 2008 10:55 AM:

" Here's another. Somehow this will be the fault of our government.

http://www.abc15.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=9012a386-02f3-409f-9fcc-877f0c6d95b3 "

RWE wrote on Aug 6, 2008 2:33 PM:

" Can you imagine if the roles were reversed in this situation? go to following link:
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/251583.php
Where does it all end? "

Incitement wrote on Aug 6, 2008 1:45 PM:

" The only inciting here is that of the shoot first ask questions later philosofers that are inciting hate crimes. This is the 4th blog that I have tried to send referencing hate crimes but the editor will not allow my blogs. However all the racist, elitist and savage hatred blogs are allowed. I am convinced blogs from Shacat stories especially are steered to that end. A lot like sedition you might say. As a citizen of this country I am offended by hate mongers and cowards with nothing but the same old racist rhetoric nonsense. "

To Latino- wrote on Aug 6, 2008 9:09 AM:

" You are a US citizen and resident of SV? How can you not be offended by “anyone” entering “your” country ILLEGALLY? They break US laws by not following procedure to become US citizens. Welcome to those who come here LEGALLY. Those who break the law are CRIMINALS! Regardless of race, regardless of race! What about the rights of those who follow the laws? The rights of the citizens of this country? Quit playing the race card. That is just an excuse to not face the truth. Anyone that enters this country illegally is a law breaking criminal….period! "

first svian wrote on Aug 6, 2008 5:58 AM:

" "Ols Marine" yeah with that attitude we will loose, glad morst of us do not have that attitude....it ain't over till someone sings, and she ain't singing yet! "

Old Marine wrote on Aug 5, 2008 7:55 PM:

" We have all ready lost the war to illegal immigrants illegally entering the USA. We have been losing it ever since Mexico lost the Southwest of the USA and Mexican citizens stated they would get it back one way or another. That may be what we are now facing - the loss of our Southwestern USA. "

Brian wrote on Aug 5, 2008 10:49 AM:

" How about we start charging the illegal supporters with sedition? Sedition: incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority. Insurrection is revolting against civil authority. Revolt is to renounce subjection (as to a government). Incite is to spur on, or urge on. Those who voice suppoort or provide material support for illegal immigrants are committing acts of sedition. But for this part of the country it's more important to catch tailgaters, put in speeding cameras and whine about road maintenance than to preserve our national sovereignty. "

Pat Hurley wrote on Aug 5, 2008 7:12 AM:

" Latino, you are indeed full of it. If the Chinese Army decided to invade via our southern border, would we be anti-Asian for trying to stop it? Should we shoot any of them that attack our soldiers or Border Patrol? Or should we be paralyzed with fear that you, Latino, will post inflamatory nonsense on this site that calls the defense of our soverignty "racist." This has been, and continues to be an invasion, and must be treated as such. RESPECT OUR LAWS, OUR SOVEREIGNTY, AND EXPECT TO BE SHOT IF YOU ASSAULT US. "

Ugly American wrote on Aug 4, 2008 8:41 PM:

" Latino you are full of it. People are tired of illegal aliens coming here, breaking our laws etc. I'm tired of people who say that if you oppose illegals that you are racist. This has nothing to do with racism and you know it. This is a matter of law and the posts are about an assault on an AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER by mexicans from inside of mexico. It is people like you Latino who do bring racism into this. La Raza and other latino organizations are the racists and I image you support them. "

Latino wrote on Aug 4, 2008 1:14 PM:

" Looks like many bloggers (like PH) are encouraging hate crimes. I don't know how such offensive content is being allowed to polute valid comments on issues. I have long suspected the SVH to promote hatefull material especially against the latino community. It's time to speak out. I am starting as Latino#1 and encourage my fellow latino and latina friends out there not to keep silent among such racist and hatefull persecution of basic human rights. It is shamefull and as a citizen and resident of this town I think action is overdue. "

simplyme wrote on Aug 3, 2008 7:12 PM:

" my job for now on will be spell checking every comment entered here. Has anyone checked the spelling of the border fence line signs? "

SV Resident wrote on Aug 2, 2008 11:22 PM:

" TO 'epswpp'...The dirty little secret is there is an amnesty for the illegal Mexicans, and they used it all the time. Come over, rat out a small time doper and get to stay....continuing their dope smuggeling. The guy that put BP Agent Campos in prison is a prime example. He went to work for that ADA over in El Paso. Got a get out of jail free card and used it to cross loads, while protected... "

Pat Hurley wrote on Aug 2, 2008 2:18 PM:

" Yes, I believe firmly that our Border Patrol should NOT be on the defensive but, rather, on the offensive! The reason these illegals are chucking rocks, littering, and thumbing their noses at our laws is because they are convinced that nobody can or will do anything!! Yes, start shooting and we'll sort everything else out later. Let's send an unmistakable message. "

simplyme wrote on Aug 2, 2008 11:05 AM:

" TO also an agents wife, you just blew your image yourself. Can you spell arrogant? Why should this wife try to create an image through spelling? I don't care if she only reads and writes Farsi if she is here legally. So if someone is illiterate do you think you are better than them? Get off the pedestal baby its a long fall. When I see BP in public I stop a moment and say "job well done" or thanks. I ask all supporters to do the same. A smile will do. "

Pat Hurley wrote on Jul 31, 2008 5:44 PM:

" I say we give the Border Partrol broad powers to enforce our laws and our national sovereignty by allowing them all to shoot first and ask questions later. If any of them shoot an "innocent" illegal immigrant, a simple "I'm sorry" will exonerate them from any and all liability. This change in the law, along with a complete fence on our southern border will stop illegal immigration cold. What say you?! "

Immunity wrote on Jul 31, 2008 4:12 PM:

" Kudos to our Border Patrol. Everyone should be writing President Bush for an Executive pardon for all Border Patrol members. In addition, only the federal government should have any jurisdiction over Border patrol members when necessary. "

TakeNote-Deadly Force wrote on Jul 31, 2008 10:55 AM:

" BP officer is injured by rock thrown accross the border. Officer was treated and released. No mention if rocks were thrown by kids or adults. Bloggers, Border Brats mentions rocks usually thrown by young boys. Bloggers (Shoot to Kill, Wishing I was BP, irate, BP Agent and Corbett supporter) all supporting using deadly force against rock throwing. Tucson Sector Border Patrol counts rocks thrown from across the border as an "assault". No distinction or statistics given as to assaults that occur from illegals to BP on US side of border fence. TakeNote. "

leo friend wrote on Jul 31, 2008 5:17 AM:

" first of all a rock can kill, but even if it doesn't, it can incapacitate or render an agent unconscious, then he/she is unable to protect his weapon which then can be used to kill him. That is why BP is authorized to use deadly force against rock throwers IF there is a clear shot. Second of all, no one talks about all the lives the BP saves everyday. Did you know they have agents that are EMTs that save illegal's lives on a daily basis? Hey Shacat, where's an article on that? "

MY Guess wrote on Jul 30, 2008 9:06 PM:

" If these illegal criminals were not assaulting our Federal Officals, American citizens and invading our country there would be zero abuses, period. "

TO BORDER BRATS FROM SHOOT TO KILL wrote on Jul 30, 2008 8:37 PM:

" You need your head examined! Throwing rocks is a fun pastime? It's also deadly to our agents. And I stand by my original statement! And no, I'm not a "retard" of which your comment in itself to make fun of anyone with disabilities is appalling! You have no idea of the ramifications if the BP has to continue to be tolerant to the ILLEGAL SCUM! "

momkids wrote on Jul 30, 2008 6:28 PM:

" TO: Border Brats, that's just what you are or sound like... a juvenile delinquent. "It may take a few hits in the head but it will stop" but yet then you poo poo what Shoot to kill says about violence...which is it? If all these people are getting beat up by the border patrol why don't you set your bratty butt out there and video tape it, because I'd like to see the justification in the rock throwin, really.... "

Border Brats wrote on Jul 30, 2008 5:40 PM:

" In Douglas we see what Just Commenting wrote all the time but you don't read that in the Herald. Bottom line is the BP has gotten away with a lot of abuses and its going to stop. May take a few hits in the head but it will stop. I see we have another retard in SHOOT TO KILL. Violence begets Violence. These rock fights are usually kids. They get beat up by the BP pretty good. "

Mike M wrote on Jul 30, 2008 3:29 PM:

" If we had acted quicker the new "Star Wars" system could have prevented this intrusion into American air space by missiles launched from hostile countries! "

Shakes his head slowly wrote on Jul 30, 2008 2:56 PM:

" Rhineheimer is running unopposed! Seems like the people of this County have short term memmories. The Dems won't run anyone because "Hey he puts the illegals over the BP just like we do, but we don't have to catch the heat". Our worthless Republican Committee who is really the Demo Light Crew supports his position to. This is just like the McCain re-election a couple of years ago. If ANYONE would have run against him he would not be were he is today, but same story Demo Light and look at the mess we are in! "

To Border Brats wrote on Jul 30, 2008 11:17 AM:

" The rocks that people throw as little kids will not cause a huge laceration and require a medical flight to Tucson for trauma. These MEN are throwing small boulders and with force behind them! They are normally softball sized or larger and can cause death. When they are being thrown in the dark at an unsuspecting person they are next to impossible to dodge. Should we go to your job and throw rocks at you? Thanks to BP Agent for giving accurate info as to the regs that have to be adhered to, people shouldn't comment without the facts. "

SV Soldier wrote on Jul 30, 2008 10:56 AM:

" As a retired Soldier I truly beleive that a show of Force is long overdue on the US/Mexico border. If we cant put our troops on the line then lets give the BP Agents the same equipment that we give our Soldiers. An Up-Armored Humvee might make future rock throwers think twice about their intent. How about throwing a few Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) trucks out there to be used as paddywagons. I empathize with those wanting to better the lifes of themselves and there families but they have to place their trust in the system not some coyote. "

To Border Brats wrote on Jul 30, 2008 8:01 AM:

" Come around and let me "throw" some stones at you. Hey it is just in fun. Sticks and stones may break some bones, the oldest weapons known to man. Stoning happens in alot of countries. Rocks can kill. Sounds like you might have been hit in the head a few times. "

Ghost Writer wrote on Jul 30, 2008 6:35 AM:

" I see emotions are overcoming common sense. The BP has authority to return fire no material what the projectile is. What is said on the story is rocks came over the fence. He did not have a target to return fire to. Give the BP credit for knowing what to do, he was there. "

Not an agents wife wrote on Jul 30, 2008 6:31 AM:

" To also an agents wife: Your commenting on the other agents wife's spelling, shows us that she is acactually better educated than you. She may have made a spelling mistake, you made a social one, by your nitpicking. "

Hereford Resident wrote on Jul 30, 2008 4:43 AM:

" To Just commenting:
You saw one incident out of hundreds that happen throughout a day. Maybe you did not see the entire incident. Maybe the BP agent was chasing this guy and that is where he caught up with the illegal. It is people like you that get partial information to base your opinions on the BP. These guys are keeping us safe and I think they do need to get rough with these illegals. Remember the illegals are not citizens therefore they have no rights but people like you want to give them rights every day. "

Contemplative wrote on Jul 30, 2008 12:44 AM:

" To just commenting, do you seriously believe that "what goes around comes around?" Oh poor illegal scum, I can't believe we allow them to enter our country, receive free health care and welfare, attack our agents, and then get away with crying "discrimination" when our brave BP agents try to protect their Country!! Why don't all of you bleeding hearts try throwing some rocks at the Mexican officers? LONG LIVE THE USA!! "

Langer wrote on Jul 30, 2008 12:02 AM:

" Thanks to all our BP agents. We sometimes get peeved at them (speeding is my beef) but they're doing a job that is vital to our sovereignty. They have to put up with so much garbage, then fear having to use their weapons in self defense lest they wind up wrongfully charged. Thanks for your perseverance, Border Patrol Agents. "

SHOOT TO KILL wrote on Jul 29, 2008 10:40 PM:

" I fully endorse a shoot to kill policy for any of our agents who are being threatened with bodily harm in any form, whether it be rocks, hammers, sticks, BULLETS, etc. Anyone who sympathizes with these pieces of scum named ILLEGALS, are out of their minds. I would highly suggest that once this border wall is complete (hopefully soon), if any ILLEGAL touches that wall, to shoot them on site. Over and done with and perhaps the message will get around that we're SERIOUS about all this. I sincerely hope this agent recovers fully. "

Deja Vu wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:37 PM:

" Hey Border Brats before you start calling people names maybe you should think about the situation. These are NOT kids playing games. The rock throwers are perpertrating an assault against American law enforcement authorities to engage in criminal activites. Some of our BP have already been killed by this scum trying to severly injure our agents. The purpose is to get an officer down so they can smuggle drugs and people in further down the road. Hey, why don't you play your rock throwing games by throwing rocks at the Mexican officers and see what happens. "

also an agents wife wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:50 PM:

" To Wife of Border Patrol Agent:
I admire your effort and agree with you 100%! Next time you post a comment, please check your spelling and content before you submit. We are trying to create a positive image, not an image of wives who need to go back to elementary school! "

Just commenting wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:01 PM:

" All I can say is this, "What goes around, comes around". Unfortunately the payback is to the wrong BP. I have witnessed abuse by the BP in front of the culverts by my house where the illegal was crouched with his hands over his head because the BP was hitting him and trying to kick him, not knowing that I was watching. I asked him what he thought he was doing and he said to me that he (the illegal) was trying to run off, (not true) He stopped and the illegal got up and the BP took him in. "

Jim W wrote on Jul 29, 2008 4:37 PM:

" This is an international incident. Where are the Politicians, FBI, Homeland Security, and County Prosecuter? Seems no one in the State or Federal government cares, except the hard working BP. Viva La Migra. Keep up the good work...Hope the injured agent is OK. "

To Wife of Border Patrol Agent wrote on Jul 29, 2008 4:27 PM:

" From what I can see in the majority of these posts, the everyday people do support the Border Patrol. Unfortunately, we have idiots in goverment, and the people who yell disrespectful things at your husband are probably illegal. Please let him know that there are a great number of us who respect the Border Patrol and what they do to protect our country. "

Curious wrote on Jul 29, 2008 3:30 PM:

" The poor Mexican people were just trying to give the officer some gifts. They are so poor that all they have is rocks to give. We, US People, just don't understand the cuture. But give it time and it will be ALL our culture and language too! "

To anon... wrote on Jul 29, 2008 3:06 PM:

" What the heck is "mmk"? You are trying to post as if you think you are intelligent, then you throw in "mmk". If it is supposed to be patronizing, well you blew it, mmk? It is fairly reminiscent of a teen's myspace page. "

Border Brats wrote on Jul 29, 2008 2:35 PM:

" I can't believe a rock trown by a bunch of kids is cause for "Deadly force" What a retard. I grew up in Douglas and rock fights were a common occurence. However, it was usually boys against boys. Apparently this BP doing his duty tried to apprehend a group of boys and he got hit in the head. Ouch it hurts ..I remember getting hit to. Hope the BP learned a better strategy to apprehend boys is to stay "rock throwing distance" from the fence. Thats what we did. "

Wishing I was BP wrote on Jul 29, 2008 2:35 PM:

" This could be war, if we were not so gutless. 120 years ago, if a guy threw rocks at you, they would be be shot. But today, if just one person gets shot, we all get scared a run to the bushes. We are building a wall for them to hide behind and ambush our officers. Too bad. "

Voter wrote on Jul 29, 2008 2:12 PM:

" Rhineheimer sure shouldn't be relected. He is costing the taxpayers of Chochise county hundred of thousands of dollars, try to convict Corbett, basically giving the illegals an incentive to throw rocks. "

epswrr wrote on Jul 29, 2008 2:03 PM:

" This is why we need amnesty..... then "they" wouldn't have to throw to us a rock. Comprende? "

irate wrote on Jul 29, 2008 2:02 PM:

" Why didn't the Agent use deadly force? These days it's almost kill or be killed on the border. Maybe BP should be issued auto assault rifles for defense. But then, Rheinheimer would probably prosecute the BP Agent. "

New to SV wrote on Jul 29, 2008 1:29 PM:

" All my feelings have already been stated by others in this forum. I just want to say thank you to the BP for doing what you do and sorry that you have to worry about politics instead of only worrying about coming home to your family. "

Thank you Border Patrol wrote on Jul 29, 2008 12:17 PM:

" Thank you border PAtrol for doing a great job! If Illegals want a fight then I believe Deadly force is appropriate and give the Border Patrol back their Guns and stop the prosecuting of Innocent Border Patrol agents. "

Hello.. wrote on Jul 29, 2008 11:50 AM:

" the BP DOES have the authority to shoot when they are being rocked. It just doesn't happen that often. Show it at the polls and let's stop this nonsense. We have turned into a nation of idiots. We are being abused by our neighbors to the south, and they get away with it everyday. They offer the US no respect. They even speak badly about us as they help themselves to our resources. What is wrong people? Wake up! "

anon wrote on Jul 29, 2008 11:34 AM:

" I think border patrol agents already have authority to shoot to protect themselves. Just not as revenge or as a means of stopping someone running away. People please keep your tempers at least to the point where you can still think and be reasonable. We are not animals. Self defense is ok, mmk? Murder is not ok, mmk? When in doubt, a jury can decide which is which. "

simplyme wrote on Jul 29, 2008 10:45 AM:

" To Michael and Corbett Supporter, thank you for making that statement for me. I hope this agent is going to be alright. I also thank the BP for protecting our borders and sounds like he did a great job. "

BP Agent wrote on Jul 29, 2008 10:31 AM:

" A rock throwing is considered a deadly weapon, specially if it hits us. By policy we are in every just right to shoot back at the assailant but we have to have a clear shot of the individual, we cannot just shoot in to Mexico. 99% of the time we cannot see the rock throwers, we just see a rain fall of rocks coming from Mexico. Also, with all this other BS from the Corbett case, Agents tend to think twice on shooting back, due to fearing of getting fired and even charged with murder! "

Corbett supporter wrote on Jul 29, 2008 9:22 AM:

" The BP DOES have the legal authority to fire their weapon against a rock threat. The problem is that for some reason the Cochise county government must feel above listening to federal authorities. Corbett was authorized to do what he did, that is why no federal charges were filed and no agency discipline was applied.
Don't worry, I'm sure the Cochise government is working hard to get this new rock thrower from Mexico, LOL. "

Mike wrote on Jul 29, 2008 9:22 AM:

" I hope the Herald gets photos of the injury so the beeding heart liberals can see what a rock can do. "

Russell W. Egbert wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:45 AM:

" This is why I couldn't be a border patrol agent, I would have opened fire. We would be at war with Mexico right now, wait, we are at war, we're just losing. The invasion continues. "

BP supporter wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:44 AM:

" Wouldn't have happened IF the agent fired back. Oh! What was I thinking...we don't want to do anything that might offend these poor people wanting to come here for a better way of life!!!! "

Wife or Border patrol agent--- wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:27 AM:

" My husband walks out the house every morning and as he walk to his car he gets yeild at buy drivers becuase of the unifrom he wears! These Agents "MEN AND WOMEN" are just normal people that are willing to put there lives on the line everyday for us! This rock throwing things is to just NUTS! I worry everday if my husband will be coming home or if I get Men showing up to my front door to tell me that something happend to my husband. I just wish people would give them more respect! "

Sick of it wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:12 AM:

" This is what happens when we charge agents with murder for doing their jobs! Now these people believe they have license to throw rocks and do whatever else necessary to enter this country illegally and therefore break the law! They are going to kill another of these poor agents just trying to do his/her job before we give them permission to defend themselves! "

Fat Murphy wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:10 AM:

" Looks like another border "incident". Deadly force should be authorized by the BP. The mexicans are using one of the oldest weapons in existence to assault AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT. When they end up killing or incapacitating a BP agent or American civilian than what? It is not a matter of if, but when. Every American should have the right to defend themself without fear of being arrested and prosecuted. Violence begets violence. Give the illegals more violence than they can handle, they will quit coming. Shoot on sight would be appropriate. "

emily wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:36 AM:

" If the agent would have fired because he feared for his life, mexico would be blaming the U.S. for abusing authority, because these illegals always cry discrimination, they always want people to feel sorry for them, well I don't. In mexico the authorities would have fired at them and God knows what else... As far as the agent, THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING OUR BORDER FROM SCUM.... "

Mike wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:32 AM:

" Should have sent back a shower of lead rocks. It will happen one day, and its long overdue. "

Corbett supporter wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:00 AM:

" Anyone think Corbett was wrong now? "

Fred wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:58 AM:

" Hey Rhineheimer Why aren't you prosecuting the rock thrower? Oh Yeah, I forgot he isn't a BORDER PATROL AGENT. "

Say it aint so wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:15 AM:

" So they do use rocks? But when an agent shoots one, our county attorney charges him with a criminal offense. "

Stop the Insanity wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:02 AM:

" It's past time to give Border Patrol the legal authority to shoot in situations like this. Since these people are too stupid to understand we don't want them, and/or they have no respect for our laws, there's no good reason to respect their lives/safety when they threaten or injure our Border Patrol. Enough is enough! "

Michael wrote on Jul 29, 2008 5:53 AM:

" Oh! It is okay it was just a rock. Surley that cannot be considered a deadly weapon. Any comments Jennifer Allen or apologies. "