From August 14, 2007:

Lest We Forget: Our Canadian Borders Are Gateways Too

ABC News has an alarming array of photos taken along the US-Canadian border. These photos show a tunnel running under the border and images of confiscated and falsified documents:

The Department of Homeland Security has recently alerted law enforcement officials to a danger along U.S. borders: illicit tunnels.

"Tunnels under U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico serve primarily as conduits for transporting illegal drugs in the United States," the threat assessment says. "In addition, reliable reporting indicates that some tunnels also are used for alien smuggling, including special interest aliens."

The only U.S.-Canada tunnel discovered to date was located at Lynden, Wash., and Aldergrove, British Columbia, just east of a legitimate port of entry. It served as a "conduit" for illegal drugs.


Terrorists Teaming with Drug Cartels

The Washington Times has written an article that comes as no suprise to those involved in the border watch movement. Still, it's an important discussion of a topic that needs to be 'out there':

Islamic extremists embedded in the United States — posing as Hispanic nationals — are partnering with violent Mexican drug gangs to finance terror networks in the Middle East, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration report.

"Since drug traffickers and terrorists operate in a clandestine environment, both groups utilize similar methodologies to function ... all lend themselves to facilitation and are among the essential elements that may contribute to the successful conclusion of a catastrophic event by terrorists," said the confidential report, a copy of which was obtained by The Washington Times.

HR1999: Money to be Given to LaRaza

This bill would have the effect of:

• (b) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section--

• (1) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and

• (2) $10,000,000 for each fiscal year thereafter.

Read the entire text of this bill ON OUR FORUMS as well as find links to a Chicago, IL protest against this bill and contact information for the co-sponsors.

American Patrol Announces PBA and Spencer's Comments:

As I See It -- by Glenn Spencer

Patriots Form Border Alliance
Minutemen and Others Re-Form The Citizens' Movement
American Patrol
Border Operations Planned
    A group of American patriots have formed a new alliance "to see the borders and ports of the United States secure." Known as Patriot's Border Alliance, the group was organized by experienced border volunteers and is dedicated to America's sovereignty.
    As stated in its by-laws, the group was form for "providing information and documentation through civilian border watches, day labor site watches and illegal immigration informational rallies in various locations, illustrating the lack of border security and the effects of illegal immigration on the nation as a whole and critical infrastructure there of."
    Patriots' Border Alliance will be coordinating a border operation for the dates August 17-19, 2007 on the southern Arizona border.