The BBC tried to weigh in on the increased violence in Mexico. They incorrectly implied one thing. In actuality, the surge in army deployments didn’t cause the upswing in killings; their deployment was a result of the upswing in killings.
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BBC on Border Violence: Killings Up In Spite of Mexican Army
Sunday, August 17th, 2008Psst. It’s Called “Co-Optation,” and Mexican Lawmakers Want to Introduce It to the U.S.
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008Sonora state legislators have complained about Arizona’s new employer sanctions law, which punishes those who hire illegal aliens.
By doing so, they hope to co-opt existing American cultural systems, laws and norms to suit their needs.
After all, it beats having the intellect, moral strength and political acumen to deal with their self-made failures. Evolutionary biology explains all, in this case.
Hat Tip: Stop the ACLU.