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shadowmayor

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31. In 2010

Reply to MichMary (Original post)

Thu Nov 1, 2018, 07:42 PM

Nov 2018

The Border Patrol shot and killed a 15 year old boy from Juarez trying to cross the Rio Grande who was throwing rocks at US Border Agents. It caused a huge stir in El Paso and Juarez. Militarizing the border is not the answer. Most of us living on the border are stunned at this move to put US soldiers along the border to "fight" the caravan of refugees.

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Did I hear that right? [View all] MichMary Nov 2018 OP

Who said this and where did you hear it? nt chowder66 Nov 2018 #1

Just on MSNBC-- Trump authorized lethal response if they throw rocks... TreasonousBastard Nov 2018 #6

Thanks. nt chowder66 Nov 2018 #12

They have no authorization to do anything other than observe green917 Nov 2018 #33

"We will treat rocks as guns" Watchfoxheadexplodes Nov 2018 #2

I see he's learned a trick or two from his pal Bibi. catbyte Nov 2018 #29

Yep, summary execution for rock throwing dalton99a Nov 2018 #34

I haven't heard or seen that but if I am missing something please advise. Thanks. dameatball Nov 2018 #3

His own words MichMary Nov 2018 #20

Okay. got it. I didn't hear the briefing from Commander bonespurs. Thanks. dameatball Nov 2018 #25

This could be another Kent State Ohiogal Nov 2018 #4

The asshat did.... chillfactor Nov 2018 #5

Yes, Nicolle Wallace just said this on her show... FM123 Nov 2018 #7

I read that also TXN in WA Nov 2018 #8

The caravan's a good 800 miles away from the border gratuitous Nov 2018 #13

Yes, you did. He said if anyone throws rocks, that's a weapon. This is a BIG deal. PearliePoo2 Nov 2018 #9

This has some info on it. RKP5637 Nov 2018 #10

Asshole will say they are using rocks to justify shooting them katmondoo Nov 2018 #14

The guy is a damn crackpot. Hopefully the military and border patrol will be sensible. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2018 #17

I'd be surprised if he hasn't tried to get an airstrike going by now anarch Nov 2018 #11

He's such F'en wacko he would carpet bomb them and enjoy watching it. He's sick, delusional, RKP5637 Nov 2018 #19

YES. If you throw a rock you'll be considered armed. nolabear Nov 2018 #15

We don't have to "imagine" it...worse than that has been Ferrets are Cool Nov 2018 #16

Can you believe I forgot? Jesus, what we've lost. nolabear Nov 2018 #22

Boston Massacre demtenjeep Nov 2018 #24

Kent State again. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2018 #18

Remember this day well G_j Nov 2018 #21

GIMME BACK MY COUNTRY! NastyRiffraff Nov 2018 #23

You heard it right. Encouraging murder. Insane psychopath. Certifiable. N/T Guilded Lilly Nov 2018 #26

Why not go all the way? Pantagruel Nov 2018 #27

Only if the asylum seekers throw rifles at the troops. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2018 #28

Equivalent force. trof Nov 2018 #30

In 2010 shadowmayor Nov 2018 #31

How Well Did That Work At Kent State? N/t DallasNE Nov 2018 #32

I think he is talking out of his ass.... twogunsid Nov 2018 #35