Protecting borders should be a priority

Chronicle Staff

Published: Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

It’s alarming to hear about all the violence springing up along the U.S.-Mexican border. What is more alarming is to hear our Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, saying the United States shares in the responsibility with Mexico to deal with the violence. Mrs. Clinton says America’s “insatiable” demand for illegal drugs and our inability to stop weapons smuggling into Mexico is fueling this increase in violence on our southern border. She was on a diplomatic trip to Mexico City last week when she made her statements. Available only in the print version of the Custer County Chronicle. To subscribe, call 605-673-2217.