Firearms From U.S. Being Used in Mexico For Drug Violence

Summary: Since late in 2006, Mexican cartels have been taking advantage of the United States gun laws, and smuggling thousands of guns across the boarder to use in an escalating Mexican drug war. Already, it has taken over 31,000 lives, and it has been discovered that about eighty percent of the guns being used are coming from the U.S. The Mexican drug traffickers are hiring Americans to sell the guns to them. So far it's been working effectively for them because they have seized over 90,000 American weapons. Payments are up to $200 for the weapons. Many Americans don't realize what the use of the weapons are for, therefore they have no clue that the intentions for the guns are to kill other innocent people. It's been noted that the recent increase in purchases is fueling excessive violence in Mexico, and experts are beginning to see the direct link. Most purchases have been along the Southwest Boarder. The guns are not being sold to honest hands, which gives great reason for the U.S. to begin taking charge and having a say in the matter.

Opinion: This is a very serious situation that is falling into the hands of the United States. Experts say that we are being caught red handed, but is it really a criminal matter and our fault if no one knew the intentions for the weapons. The U.S. shouldn't be blamed for the matter unless there is proof that sellers had recollection of the uses for the guns and knew about the violence happening in Mexico. Even though I don't believe we are responsible for the loss of innocent live in Mexico, I do believe that it is our duty as a neighboring country to step in and help. In a way we have been a part of this blood shed and out of the goodness in our hearts, we should help try to clean it up. Mexico is becoming a scary and violent place. This isn't good for them or us. If we want to keep everyone safe, help our people, their people, and both of our economies, than something needs to be done about the drugs, guns, and violence.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40572312/ns/world_news-americas/