I love this. What a beautiful twist of irony. It looks like the U.S. Border Patrol, the folks paid to "keep the Mexicans out", are themselves
helping the Mexican economy. But of course, someone just had to throw terrorism in the mix.
The labels inside U.S. Border Patrol uniforms have been making many federal agents feel uneasy.
It's not the fit or feel of the olive-green shirts and pants, but what their labels read: "Made in Mexico.''
Agents and lawmakers are concerned about the consequences if the uniforms for agents charged with combating illegal immigration fall into the hands of criminals or terrorists.
U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, worries about how easy it might be for people to cross the border if they stole a uniform.
Customs officials say they haven't detected any security breaches or misuse of the uniforms. Strict security measures are in place, including on-site inspections at the Mexican plant.
For more than a year, the shirts and pants worn by agents and inspectors with U.S. Customs and Border Protection have been made in Mexico.
It should be fun watching Lou Dobbs tonight!!