Jon Hammer, still jailed in Mexico

[gos]

Why would the US Border Patrol have *any* legal authority to tell someone what they can bring *INTO* Mexico? We sure as hell do not let Mexican authorities determine the legality of items brought into the United States.

While it sucks he's in jail, I think he screwed up badly.

[hollohas]

Why would the US Border Patrol have *any* legal authority to tell someone what they can bring *INTO* Mexico? We sure as hell do not let Mexican authorities determine the legality of items brought into the United States.

While it sucks he's in jail, I think he screwed up badly.

Both sides check what you are bringing across, north or south. The Border Patrol checks those things when you exit the country. It's no different than them checking cars for cash as you travel south. You need to declare firearms when you cross the border. It's our attempt to stop gun running...(I know, I know, Fast and Furious, I won't get into the hypocrisy) He declared it in the US and he moved on to file the proper paperwork with the Mexico authorities. They arrested him while he was following the law declaring the gun. The family got a call demanding money when he was arrested. It is plain and simple an extortion attempt. And abhorrent that our government hasn't got the guy out.

It is stupid for anyone to try to bring a gun into Mexico. Even if technically they are following Mexican law...we all know they don't follow their own laws. But his first mistake was going to Mexico in the first place. That said, legally he did nothing wrong, the Mexican authorities are attempting to extort him and his family. It is our government's duty to get him out.

[Ronin13]

Both sides check what you are bringing across, north or south. The Border Patrol checks those things when you exit the country. It's no different than them checking cars for cash as you travel south. You need to declare firearms when you cross the border. It's our attempt to stop gun running...(I know, I know, Fast and Furious, I won't get into the hypocrisy) He declared it in the US and he moved on to file the proper paperwork with the Mexico authorities. They arrested him while he was following the law declaring the gun. The family got a call demanding money when he was arrested. It is plain and simple an extortion attempt. And abhorrent that our government hasn't got the guy out.

It is stupid for anyone to try to bring a gun into Mexico. Even if technically they are following Mexican law...we all know they don't follow their own laws. But his first mistake was going to Mexico in the first place. That said, legally he did nothing wrong, the Mexican authorities are attempting to extort him and his family. It is our government's duty to get him out.

THIS!
I wouldn't shed a single tear if the DEVGRU guys were to have a little ride across the border and liberate this guy with extreme prejudice... Seriously, I've been saying it since 2006- we no longer need to be in Iraq, and I think I know the next country we need to squeeze (squeeze meaning 'fix').