After two tours of duty in Afghanistan, Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi went to California to be treated for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But on March 31, 2014, after leaving the VA treatment center in San Diego, he mistakenly drove into Mexico.
The Mexican police tossed him in jail because his legally owned weapons were in his truck, and bringing weapons into Mexico is prohibited. But armed Mexican police routinely cross our border and enter the US, with apparent impunity. Yet, after six months of captivity, Sgt. Tahmooressi remains in jail for the same infraction. Therefore, Freedom loving Americans and Canadians need to give Mexican politicians some motivation to resolve this case.
Many people are skeptical about Tahmooressi’s account of mistakenly crossing the border. However, Fox News reporter Greta Van Susteren drove the same route (4:00) and discovered he was telling the truth. The freeway lanes are divided by concrete barriers to prevent lane changes. The left lane was the only lane that went to a turnaround; the right lane went to Mexico with no chance of turnaround or exit.
Points to Consider
Since 2004, Mexican paramilitary forces have crossed our border over 300 times. For example, on June 26, 2014, a Mexican Army helicopter flew into the US, and fired at US Border Patrol Agents! It was the second time this year, and Mexico’s explanation is; “it was a isolated and unintended occurrence.” Sound familiar?
Tahmooressi had no intent to go to Mexico.
Canadian and American forces have fought and lost troops in many wars fighting in other countries for the cause of Freedom. But Mexico has not lost any troops in overseas battles. Mexico doesn’t send any combat troops overseas.
When the most interesting Patriot in North America was asked about Tahmooressi’s case he said; “I don’t boycott often, but when I do, I do it right. Make them feel the economic pain, my friends!”
To begin, stop buying these beer brands. If you own a bar or a restaurant, stop buying Mexican beer or buy 50% of your usual order. Remember Sgt. Tahmooressi is sitting in a sweltering cell in Mexico.
BOYCOTT THESE BEERS
Corona, Pacifico
Carta Blanca, Superior
Dos Equis, Sol
Modelo, Tecate
FOOD BRANDS
Bachoco poultry, Doña Maria
Bimbo, (little bear logo) Herdez
Bufalo
GROCERY ITEMS
Do not buy Mexican produce
TRAVEL
No vacations in Mexico
The least we can do is think of Tahmooressi before we have a beer, and consider how we can repay Mexico for the kindness they have extended to our Freedom fighting Marine.
#MarineHeldInMexico
James Lampe grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, earned a BS in Environmental Science and worked as a laborer and QA Chemist in a steel mill. He entered the environmental field as a Project Manager in the NJDEP Superfund Program, and his first job was excavating unexploded rocket fuel.
He went on to work as a Project Manager in environmental consulting, and as an EH&S Manager for a multi-national Pharmaceutical corporation. While working as EH&S Manager for a Pesticide manufacturer, he earned a BA in Business Management. He has performed over 40 EH&S audits and worked on many Superfund sites.
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