Trust me man I would take my chances in Iraq as opposed to working the southern border (thats why im back in the Army as opposed to being a Border Patrol Agent). At least in Iraq we are allowed to shoot back. Down here Agents are shot at all the time and you never hear about it. When they sit on their "X" they are behind bullet proof glass. The mexican army also covers large shipments out east of El Paso in Hudspeth County and pot shots at Agents and Deputies are common. Also the Natinoal Guardsmen on the border are un-armed????? No thanks!!!!

Tim