Comments on: Americans beaten, shot to death in Mexico

By: johanna

johanna — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:27:21 +0000

We can go to the moon but cant keep illegals out of our country! We arent rich enough anymore to take care of the whole world. Let our "neighbors" government down south stop being crooked. Its their responsiblity to police their people. They're being paid off and are not our friends!

The Mexican people are in a terrible state.I blame their government not Americans. Build a damn wall. How hard could it be? Our government obviously has "some" reason why they wont. Do they have their hands in the cartels pockets too? I hope not.

By: S. Nunez

S. Nunez — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:11:14 +0000

I feel very sad for the loss of all of the deaths from the cartels.

We all in America also, need to remember that if, the drug abusers in America would be punished more, and force into rehab, this wouldn't be such an issue.
It all starts here in America, so, I see it is wrong to blame all of the problem on Mexico.

Less we forget, the wepons are comming from America also.

By: Tom Tracy

Tom Tracy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:35:53 +0000

Americans? I don't mean to minimize these brutal murders in any way but how can Benjamin LeBaron maintain U. S. citizenship?

Are our citizenship laws so poorly strutctured that a fourth generation Mexican retains U. S. citizenship? His great-grandfather, Alma Dayer LeBaron, fled U.S. marshals to Mexico in 1920 to avoid prosecution for polygamy. His sect and various spin-off sects have been involved in internecine bloodshead over control of the cults for generations.

I don't consider Benjamin an American and don't understand how U.S. law does.

By: tony jones

tony jones — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:48:06 +0000

I live in Chihuahua in a small LDS (mormon) settlement about 50 miles from where these men were killed and knew them both. It is true that the origins of their community were because of polygamy but they no longer live or practice polygamy. I think it a little unfair to characterize them as a polygamist cult!!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:51:01 +0000

Hey Quit blaming the Mexicans -- This is an American & Canadian Problem too !

Really stiff Sentences are needed in conjunction with Drug rehab.............. Stiff Sentences ??? Yes Lets Go for Murder One as thats what these pushers cause with the stronger crap.

I Love Cancun and The Pacific Mexican Coastal area. But they carry guns at the ports so good luck with that.

I appreciate there presence. You dealers & pushers need to get a real life !

By: Denver2009

Denver2009 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:22:34 +0000

Why would you think foreign countries consider friendly Americans a threat to their way of life, culture, status quo. Certainly it has nothing to do with the Americans that came and befriended Native Americans or the small number of friendly Americans that pledged allegiance to the Mexican constitution when they asked to live in what is now known as Texas.

Not to worry, in the year 2010, Mexicans will have the chance to make real change without any blood being spilled that will change Mexico and their government from the way it is now.

Over 20 million Americans visit Mexico every year – and you suggest we put a stop to that tourism? Hint – it is not the Mexicans or Mexico that will not allow this to happen; guess what people will not allow this to happen?

By: Michelle, Cabo San Lucas

Michelle, Cabo San Lucas — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:11:30 +0000

There are not drug cartel murders in every city and state in Mexico, so it's very unfair to generalize issues in Mexico like it is happening every where in the Country. It's the same as saying there was a drug related murder in Los Angeles, California , so do not travel to the United States of America because it is not safe. As an American mother of 2 young chidlren...I feel safer in my community than I do when I travel to the USA for vacation!

By: carlos lopez

carlos lopez — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:47:16 +0000

on this story you guys put the right name of the person murder but the wrong picture of the person the guy that you put is julian lebaron brother of benjamin. benjamin was thiner and taller than his brother julian. benjamin was against kidnappers and the drug cartels.

By: S. Nunez

S. Nunez — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:38:00 +0000

I feel very sad for the loss of all of the deaths from the cartels.

We all in America also, need to remember that if, the drug abusers in America would be punished more, and force into rehab, this would be such a grand issue. It all starts here in America, so, I see it is wrong to blame all of the problems on Mexico.

Lets we forget, the wepons are comming from America also.

By: John

John — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:47:16 +0000

I agree with clayton but when americans leave america they loose the protection of america. Besides 80 years ago they left america because they didnt want to obey the law. They are still breaking mexican law, that makes them criminals as well.

By: Andrew-PV

Andrew-PV — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:38:58 +0000

As an American living in Puerto Vallarta I am shocked at the coverage and lies being spread. Most of Mexico is very safe and untouched by the violence involving drugs. However, many more lives are being destroyed by the outrageous coverage you are giving Mexico. I think you need to do some coverage on the real Mexico - a place where the murder rate is less that New Orleans.

By: Clayton

Clayton — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:32:57 +0000

Legalize drugs and end the drug war. Simple. Put the cartels out of business. It's not like people are going to stop taking drugs. Man kind has been alternating it's reality since the beginning of time. This country could use the money it would get from doing so. Instead of making the cartels filthy rich. This war will gone on for ever otherwise. It's a war you can't win.

Sadly people are to brainwashed and uneducated for this to ever to come to fruition.

By: Billy

Billy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:14:22 +0000

In some ways the Mexican government has played a part in making the problem even bigger. Back in April/May the Mexican senate approved a new law that enables people to carry specific amounts of every drug i.e. it s legal to carry about 5g of marijuana, 25mg of heroine and the rest I cannot remember. With this new law I don't see the problem going anywhere soon.
The other issue: many governors are allegedly involved with the cartels, allowing them to operate in their respective states as a result of blackmail.

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:43:25 +0000

It is time the US hold users of illegal substance responsible for the disturbance in Mexico and other countries. also, we need to stop this elitist attitude when talking to anyone – talk about the lord and the love he has shown to them by the beauty of life that we see...all other issues will heal itself once someone understands that the true way to happiness is loving ourselves this evil that took this man's life will be done with...we must remember poverty is in control of this of many nations find a way for families to take care of themselves fight the violent cartels with jobs

By: Rochelle Dolim

Rochelle Dolim — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:24:17 +0000

LeBaron was no Mormon church leader to the mainstream LDS church. Drug involvement would be ironic ... and against the rules he set for his own followers.

By: Bruno Caro

Bruno Caro — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:07:54 +0000

This type of death (related to drug cartels) goes on every day in the streets of Mexico; horrific murders. It has been an issue for so long, that it has began to spill into American communities and is now taking American lives. It is our neighbor country; something must be done.

By: Joanne Pacicca

Joanne Pacicca — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:05:30 +0000

Perhaps it is time to halt tourism to Mexico.

By: Billy

Billy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:51:43 +0000

This is unacceptable. I am Mexican and live in Mexico City and the stories we hear everyday are downright appalling. It is very sad to have to live in a country like this, especially after Mr. LeBaron did something very courageous.
According to the Mexican media the note that was found with Mr. LeBaron said something along the lines of "Who do you think you are? You are nor superior to anyone" and that the criminals were not to be messed with, or something of the sort.
In Mexico there is still a very long way to go to achieve security; nevertheless I believe that without the help of the United States the violence is going nowhere.

By: Frieda POlk

Frieda POlk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:42:14 +0000

It's the law of supply and demand

By: Frieda POlk

Frieda POlk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:40:13 +0000

Drug violence will finally end when and this is a big 'when' Americans lower their use of illegal drugs . If we don't buy them the Drug Cartels will have no reason to produce drugs