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Title: Sat Nav for Mexicans illegally entering US
Source:
Sunday Telegraph
URL Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/mai ... ml=/news/2006/12/31/wmex31.xml
Published: Dec 30, 2006
Author: Justin Stares
Post Date: 2007-01-03 18:33:39 by Tauzero
Keywords: None
Views: 112
Comments: 8
Sat Nav for Mexicans illegally entering US By Justin Stares in Monterrey, Sunday Telegraph Last Updated: 11:45pm GMT 30/12/2006 Illegal immigrants planning to cross the desert and enter the US on foot are to be given hand-held satellite devices by the Mexican authorities to ensure they arrive safely. Those who get lost or fall sick during the dangerous four-day crossing will be able to activate the device, to alert frontier police on both sides of the border. The satellite tracking service will require would-be illegals to register their intentions before setting off — a paradoxical move, given that secrecy is necessary for success — but Mexican authorities are predicting that about 200,000 devices will be handed out when the project is launched formally in the coming year. "Our intention is to save lives," said Jaime Obregon, the co-ordinator for the state commission for migrants in Puebla, the Mexican state which is behind the project. "There are lots of people looking to cross and we are working with the US authorities to make sure they do not die on the way." Between 20 and 30 migrants succumb to hellish temperatures and insect bites while attempting to cross into Arizona every year. Heat exhaustion sometimes causes short-term memory loss, with trekkers wandering aimlessly into the desert. The route into Arizona, known as the Sasave Pass, is both the most common and the most dangerous way into the US. According to Mexican state migrant authorities, up to 75,000 attempt the crossing every month, of whom between 50,000 and 60,000 are caught by US border patrols and sent back. The chance of success depends greatly on the knowledge of the guide, known as a "coyote" or "desert fox". They charge between $2,000 and $10,000 per person (£1,025-£5,100). Coyotes are merciless if a member of their pack lags behind. "If you cannot keep up they will abandon you." said Mr Obregon. "Alone, you have about 36 hours to live. It is in this period the satellite device makes a difference." A spokesman for US Customs and Border Protection said: "We do not have any information about the Mexican government providing satellite trackers to people, but we strongly discourage encouragement to people who are attempting to cross illegally into the US."
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#1. To: Tauzero, Jethro Tull, who knows what evil, randge, *you gotta be shitting me* (#0)
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act - - George Orwell my birthday's 7/11.
I'd like to have several of those and the army to go with it for my BD.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act - - George Orwell The North American Union foot soldiers are coming with GPS systems, eh? I hope Vincente Fox programs in all the necessary welfare locations for our new Americans. Seriously, this is insane. Anyone who welcomes this invasion deserves a Saddam necktie.
Maggots only eat rotten flesh. By applying them to a gangrenous limb, the person might be saved. 'course if it's your head that's gangrenous, you're pretty much f'ed.
Tsze-kung asked, "What do you say of me, Ts'ze!" The Master said, "You are a utensil."
Unnecessary, there's a huge network waiting to receive them and happy to extend membership to more every day.
The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws. – Tacitus
"We do not have any information about the Mexican government providing satellite trackers to people, Hmm, wonder who to believe? This is a crock, US authorities are funding to welcome in their newest citizens, cheap labor and military, but they cannot let Americans know that they are involved because we might start asking what happened to border security. This is simple NAU, there is no and will be no border security. Only the wolves keeping the sheep quiet until dinner is over.
"Don't Steal, the government hates competition."
#2. To: christine (#1)
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"There are lots of people looking to cross and we are working with the US authorities to make sure they do not die on the way."
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
In a CorporoFascist capitalist society, there is no money in peace, freedom, or a healthy population, and therefore, no incentive to achieve these - - IndieTX
#3. To: IndieTX (#2)
#4. To: christine (#3)
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
In a CorporoFascist capitalist society, there is no money in peace, freedom, or a healthy population, and therefore, no incentive to achieve these - - IndieTX
#5. To: Tauzero (#0)
#6. To: Jethro Tull (#5)
Anyone who welcomes this invasion deserves a Saddam necktie.
#7. To: Jethro Tull (#5)
I hope Vincente Fox programs in all the necessary welfare locations for our new Americans.
#8. To: Tauzero (#0)
we are working with the US authorities to make sure they do not die on the way."
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