Last week in Nuevo Leon, Mexico 25 people lost their lives during a shoot out at a training camp occupied by gang bangers. The military fought against the drug dealing gang members in hopes of trying to end this chain of murders that have been continuously happening at high numbers; starting since 2006. These gang bangers have been selling not only drugs, but also humans throughout northern Mexico. These behaviors are thought to be a result of the war between the Gulf gang and the Zetas. These actions are playing an important in the trust and support of the government and the military. Citizens are being exposed to violence, war, and terror in their own communities. The violence and control of gang bangers and drug dealers is increasing as the murder rates and kidnapping are increasing; leading gang bangers to continue these crimes without fearing getting punished.
Current president of Mexico Felipe Calderon is trying to reassure citizens that "criminals can be controlled". Calderon is trying to gain the support of the citizens during this time; although the violence is continuing. Who should be to blame for these violent acts? Is the government responsible for "controlling the criminals", or should the community as a whole have some input in dealing with the situations that are effecting everyone and endangering their lives. Many may question the role of Calderon, and the how he was appointed president of Mexico in 2006. This the same time the wars among these gang bangers and drug dealers took a high hit. The question is can these criminals be controlled or stopped, or does the government not want to control them in fear of losing their own control?
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Jordan Saunders
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