Wednesday June 10, 2009, 4:22 am
"Beaten and threatened with a 9-mm Beretta pistol, a local detective's report said, the men were being shaken down for as much as $5,000 apiece, a ransom above the $1,000 that each had agreed to pay before being spirited across the border.

Such cases are increasingly common in Phoenix, which is gaining notoriety as the kidnapping capital of America. Authorities blame forces ranging from Mexico's rising drug violence to a gang takeover of the immigrant-smuggling business."

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Wednesday June 10, 2009, 8:48 am
This is horrible but it is happening at Texas's borders also.

Wednesday June 10, 2009, 6:36 pm
thant is trrible

Wednesday June 10, 2009, 6:40 pm
Thak you for posting this.
As the debate wages on over the Boder Control and "illegals" stories like this are being swept under the rug.
When I tell people these things they just call me a racist or liar.
1)It's true
2)I am half Mexican.
They only assume i am a racist white person for bringing up the truth.

I have said it before and I will say it again.The border issue is not just a criminal issue it is a human rights and dignity issue.

Something needs to be done.

Again thank you so much for posting this.

Wednesday June 10, 2009, 7:40 pm
Dee, I have only read interesting things when you post. This has left me shocked...

Wednesday June 10, 2009, 9:28 pm
Yet another gift from the traitors and apologists that allow our porous borders and non-enforcement of the law.

Friday June 12, 2009, 1:26 pm
I live in the area and it's true ,this goes on a daily basis.Mexican drug wars have spilled over the border.Thanks Dee C.noted.

Saturday June 13, 2009, 4:10 am
How terrible.

Saturday June 13, 2009, 4:15 am
Lady Libertarian.. These stories should not be swept under the rug..they should indeed be reported..It is sad what is happening and it is so out of control..Too many suffer because of it..And it should be stopped..

Sunday June 14, 2009, 4:43 pm
Look I know alot of people on this site donot like Glenn Beck.So I say this hoping I don't get the slap down.
The only.....ONLY show or news show that I have ever heard actually talk about this issue in depths and on a constant basis.Has been Glenn Beck.That was the first episode I ever watched and I am now a fan.
He was reporting on it years ago,and starting reporting on it here recently weeks before the rest of the news,talk shows decide to finally discuss the problem. and now that CNN,NBC, and the like no longer report on what is really happening he regularly gives his veiwers information on the problem.And it is not a "Scare Tatic" he is reporting the truth and begging people to act on the issue.
David stay safe and thank you for stating a truth that many blantly ignore.

And Dee keep it up.Those of us who have begged for this to get out there are sending you a big "Thank you".

You guys have a good weekend.

Sunday July 12, 2009, 6:32 pm
It is a horrible situation..and the fact that many are not reporting it is very sad..Why they or anyone would want to keep this hidden from the public is just foolish and wrong..

These people need help..all sides of the boarder are effected..

Thank you all for your passionate comments on this story..

Sunday July 12, 2009, 9:23 pm
This is so truly sad. Thank you, Dee.

Monday July 13, 2009, 7:31 am
Dee to be very honest with you.
If the American people really understood what "illegals" have to go through to get here and what happens to many once they are here.There would be a MUCH bigger outcry for the immediate closing of the border until we can come a a better solution.Instead of allowing these things to continue as we argue about policy.
Really it is the only way to ensure people's safety.

Also another thing that is kept from the public is the amount of Americans of Mexican descent,citizens that are being kidnapped from their very homes and communities.

It is truly disturbing when the media chooses to ignore REAL story that affecting the people's lives for some kind of agenda.

Ya'll have a good one.

Tuesday July 14, 2009, 7:57 pm
I agree Lady L..