Comments on Mouse Guns

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UPDATED NOTICE - MUST READ - 3/6/06

If you get asked to test your cell phone at the airport, this is the reason. Because cell phone guns have been discovered. The attached video clip shows how cell phone guns operate. These phones are not in the U.S. yet, but they are in use overseas. Beneath the digital phone face is a .22 caliber handgun capable of firing four rounds in rapid succession using the standard telephone keypad.

European lawenforcement officials are stunned by the discovery of these deadly decoys. They say phone guns are changing the rules of engagement in Europe. "We find it very alarming," says Wolfgang Dicke of the German Police Union . "It means police will have to draw their weapons whenever a person being checked reaches for their cell phone."Although cell phone guns have not reached the U.S. yet, the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the U.S. Customs Service say they have been briefed on the new weapons.

All U.S. ports of entry have been alerted. These covert weapons were first discovered in October of 2000 when Dutch police came upon a cache during a drug raid in Amsterdam. In another recent incident, a Croatian gun dealer was caught attempting to smuggle a shipment through Slovenia into Western Europe. Police say both shipments are believed to have originated in Yugoslavia! .Interpol sent a warning to law enforcement agencies around the world. "If you didn't know they were guns, you would think they were cell phones," said Ari Zandbergen, a spokesperson for the Amsterdam police.

"Only when you have one in your hand do you realize that they are heavier than a regular cell phone."Be patient if security asks to look at your cell phone or turn it on to show that it works. They have a good reason! (video clip not shown here)


UPDATED - SUNDAY / 3-5-06 / BELOW


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I am always getting emails about this very subject. Its time to take a good and hard serious look at these handguns as these small mouse guns have been around since I was a kid. I remember the Baby Browning very well, they were very in expensive and they always worked from what I can remember. They were chambered in 25 caliber and I had a brand new one that was a work of art as compared to any current production very small handguns.

These tiny mouse guns are still very popular and many people just love them and would never leave home with out one in their pocket. I once fired a stainless steel Bauer which was a copy of the Baby Browning and the frame cracked in my hand when I fired it, it was chambered in 25 caliber. There were many Italian copies like the Rigarmi and the list goes on and on. I have owned my share and I never had any faith in any of them but the baby browning but its very limited caliber would not usually do much damage initially, sure the attacker might die a week later but first he would have time to do you in.

I once fired a Sterling (Sterling was the manufacturer) mouse gun and the entire extractor blew out when I fired it. It left a lasting impression in my mind.

I am losing faith in most of the current crop of mouse guns, they are beyond a novelty but they are not always reliable. Its very difficult to engineer a totally reliable well made mouse gun that is cost effective so that the company can make a major profit. Most parts today are sub contracted out as well as the springs. I have a Colt Mustang that is super reliable and it has been shot very little but sadly it is no longer made and parts are very hard to come by, especially an extractor.

The Mustang was some what different as the barrel locked up as compared to the direct blow back of the other small semi autos. The Colt Mustang had an ejector which most of the others do not incorporate. Colt had problems initially with the sear spring dropping out and they installed a retaining clip so that it held the sear spring much more secure and that resolved the problem. The Mustang thumb safety left a lot to be desired for me personally and I would rather carry it with the hammer down on a live round or leave the chamber empty.

Then came along the Colt Pony and in my opinion was a disaster. It was a Double Action Only type action and there was not enough weight or metal mass on the hammer to be reliable. The Mustang was of course was a Single Action pistol that I would rather have. The Pony was a problem gun and I have seen many that were not reliable as compared to the Colt Mustang. There were a lot of other manufacturers getting into this mouse gun market and I can not cover them all but I am familiar with many of them.

The Beretta Tomcat was poorly designed in my opinion and I would no longer even consider working on one. The newer generation mouse guns are chambered in 32 caliber but there are other calibers you can find. NONE OF THESE CAN COMPARE TO THE RELIABILITY OF A S&W J FRAME REVOLVER HOLDING 5 ROUNDS OF +P 38 SPECIAL. IN TODAYS CURRENT MARKET THE BEST SMALL REVOLVER IS THE RUGER SP101. I base these comments on my experience.

At this point in time, its all about out sourcing parts and frames and springs and they usually go with the lowest bidder to be able to make a bigger profit. If I wanted to buy a cast frame I certainly would only go to Ruger as they have the know how and the experience. I would not go to Kahr or to Taurus or to anyone else. If you want the best you go to where the best is made and pass the cost right on down to the customer.

Most manufacturers put out a bid on each spring also and they go with the most economical price they receive, this can come back to haunt a gun manufacturer becuse when a spring breaks or is faulty or badly designed, just returning a handgun back to the manufacturer for warranty work takes away all their initial profit and it goes to UPS or FED EX. The shipping carrier is the winner. The Manufacturer and the customer is the big loser.

There is a lot to be said for the different types of spring wire. Most manufacturers do not even give this a single thought as they go with the cheapest music wire that is cost effective. I have been using various springs since I was 18 years old but in todays world things are different, I have researched everything I could about wire and how it is tempered for gun springs and there are methods and materials today that are far superior but the average person and or manufacturer will never spend the money for this type of superior spring.

Lets talk about a parrallel, going to buy a new LINCOLN or very high dollar automobile and you ask the salesperson what the gas milage will be. YOU HAVE NO BUSINESS BUYING THAT KIND OF CAR IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT GAS MILIAGE.

Same applies to what you think your life is worth, these gun companies are installing cheap parts and springs because of their bean counters, THEIR SALES EXPERTS BECOME GUN DESIGNERS, they care about profits. WOULD YOU SPEND AN EXTRA TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS FOR A POCKET GUN TO GET BETTER PARTS AND SPRINGS ?? I WOULD AND I AM SURE MOST OF YOU WOULD.

I want good rifling in my barrels so that it will give me superior accuracy and prevent keyholing. I am willing to spend the additional money to get the very best rifling in the bore, and as an example if you have an HK P7 M8 you have a superbly accurate handgun that is just or more accurate than the best 1911 made. Cheap does not cut it with me, cutting corners does not cut it with me, buying cheap springs does not cut it with me.

Example.... Take your Kahr pistol, except for the Elite 98 and the P9. Make sure its empty and hold it sideways and with the trigger in the forward position you can still push the trigger forward approx. 1/4 inch. I could never live with this situation for my personal handgun that is for protection of life and property.

Lets look at customizing a small handgun. My trigger work is and always has been extensive and second to none in quality. If I spend 8 gours refining your mouse gun its no big deal to me. Do you think any factory owner would allow one of his armorers to spend 8 hours on a job that will bring them under $75.00....... How long do you think this armorer would keep his job. GET REAL, THEY ARE CONSUMED BY TIME AND EFFICIENCY and can never do what I can do and spend the time necessary to do it right. There is so much BS out there written by Morons it just makes me sick.

I read a conversation where the Guardian in 25 NAA caliber was having jamming problems and the "SMITH" at the factory said he was going to ask CORBON to increase the powder charge in the cartridge so that it would have more energy in the blow back area of the operation of the slide. Now I think it would be a whole lot easier to reduce the recoil spring strength to correct this problem if a problem does really exist. What happens to all the guns and ammo that have already been sold. This entire scenario does not make any sense to me as any ammunition must be in sync with the recoil spring whether its a single or a dual recoil spring.

You just can not suddenly change the design criteria when countless products have already been sold, the best solution is to make the existing design work with the least modification so that everyone can do this without returning the pistol back to the factory. Everytime a part breaks and if it has been a defective part from day one, REGARDLESS OF WHAT HANDGUN AND WHAT BRAND - A NOTICE SHOULD BE SENT OUT AND REPLACMENT PARTS THAT ARE SUPERIOR SHOULD BE SENT TO THE OWNER OF EACH WEAPON SO THAT THEY CAN EITHER INSTALL IT THEM SELVES OR HAVE THEIR LOCAL SMITH INSTALL IT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. YOU JUST CAN NOT PLAY WITH PEOPLE LIVES LIKE THIS.

When Colt realized that the Sear spring was dropping out of the NEWLY DESIGNED Mustang they sent out free retaining clips to everyone that owned a Colt Mustang. I was very sorry to see that Colt dropped the Mustang because it worked very well as it was in a class all by itself as it had an ejector in its design as all the other small mouse guns I have seen lately do not have an ejector. They rely on the left lip of the magazine and the round remaining in the magazine to help eject the empty casing. That is why you will notice that many times the last case stove pipes.

There are very few Mouse guns that I would ever stake my life on, because I do not have 100% faith in their reliabity. I like and I carry a North American Arms Mini Revolver in 22 magnum with a 1 5/8 inch barrel. This revolver works well, I only need it to work one time and I would never use it as a primary weapon but as a second or third back up weapon its ideal and its worth its weight in gold to me. I have no desire to fire it as I did many years ago and it does not even have to be accurate, I do not care, it just has to be my last ditch hope for survival.

Many people call me about a Keltec and a small Beretta and I refuse to even work on them. I do not mind working on a Seecamp as I know I can improve the internals a great deal. I have not seen the new Seecamp 380. I would work on one but I would not want to own one. There are not many current production handguns that I want to own but I am trying to remain slightly open minded until I see what they look like inside. Cosmetics mean nothing to me when your life is on the line, that is nothing but BS.

I remember having a Budichowsky, my spelling may be wrong but it was a very neat Mouse gun, unfortunately I never had much faith in its reliability and I sold it. I used to be very fond of tiny mouse guns but I lost interest when all the reliability issues surfaced. I have always had to depend on a handgun for survival as I have lived a life where the truth came first and I had my integrity to worry about and that has pissed off a great many people. I am not about to deceive anyone or jepardize their life with BS to make a buck. I can not take any money with me where I am going.

Next time you see a funeral procession please look for the ARMORED CAR with the persons money, these fools world wide still can not figure it out but you leave this world with what you came with, Zero, Zip, Ziltch, Nada = NOTHING...

All these tiny mouse guns can be improved by removing friction areas not only out of the action but out of the slide travel and the springs can be improved. There is no question about it. Many years ago I bought some Maroon Micarta that is used for knife handles, 1/8 inch thick and I made some very thin Maroon Micarta grips for my light weight Colt Mustang. They came out very nice and I cut standard 1911 grip screws down with the hex head and polished them. Its still on the gun. I learned a long time ago not to use a steel guide rod with an aluminum frame and stayed with the polymer guide rod to protect the frame.

There is no way I can tell you about all the problems with these current production mouse guns but if you really want to know more please email me at tjacobson@houston.rr.com I can continue this commentary...

At this time the only small semi auto I own is a NAA GUARDIAN in 25 NAA caliber. After Marc at ISMI makes springs for me I will decide whether I will keep it or not. The very first thing I did after refining the action was to remove the sights that I did not want snagging my clothing should I decide to carry it. You tell me why I would ever need sights on a gun like this, its for up close and personal work and sights would be nothing but a problem. I trained for many years when I was young in order to fight but that was a lifetime ago, that is why I like a knife with a very strong blade and lock.

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Scott0610 Message Board MemberUsername: Scott0610Post Number: 1Registered: 10-2005
Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2005 - 09:25 pm:

I have had almost the same problem with my Guardian 380 and have just sent it back for repairs. The ejector fails to remove the spent casing in the barrel. The next round being loaded from the magazine jams against the empty shell stuck in the barrel while still partially stuck in the magazine. So you can't eject the magazine to help unjam the round, racking the slide back does nothing to unjam the stuck shell wedged by the next round trying to feed. It takes several minutes to unjam the gun. This is not a real confidence builder for a defensive weapon. (The gun is always cleaned after a trip to the firing range.) This happens about every 15 to 25 rounds. I think it can be fixed, and will run over a hundred plus rounds through it with various personal protection rounds and target rounds, when I get it back from the repair.

TJ's COMMENT - THERE IS NO EJECTOR

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Have a good day....

Teddy

TOP STORY
Oil tanker nuke attack?
Plot would be in line with al-Qaida economic jihad

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Author: Joseph Farah

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Publishing date: 04.03.2006 21:51

The Saudi Arabian branch of al-Qaida last week provided religious justification for its attempt to car-bomb the huge oil-processing plant in Abqaiq. “Targeting of oil interests is legitimate economic jihad,” said the 63-page document posted on an Islamist website. “Oil is the basis of modern industry and the backbone of industries in infidel countries.”

The fatwa serves as a reminder of a specific warning given to the U.S. Congress last year that an oil tanker could be used to transport a nuclear weapon to a port in the U.S. “The Middle East is the dominant source of anti-American terrorism,” explained the report by Jonathan Medalia, specialist in national defense, foreign affairs, defense and trade. “The United States imports an average of more than 2 million barrels of crude oil a day from Persian Gulf nations.

“This crude oil is transported by ship, and it would be very difficult to detect a bomb inside a supertanker.” The report very specifically is referring to a nuclear bomb. Such a device could not be readily detected by gamma rays because of size of supertankers and the thickness of their steel. Neither could neutron activation detect such a weapon with any certainty because neutrons would be absorbed by the oil, explained the report, titled “Nuclear Terrorism:

A Brief Review of Threats and Responses.” Not only would this be an ingenius means of getting a nuclear warhead to the U.S., says the report, but the effects of detonation of the weapon would be magnified by the location. “A bomb in a tanker could devastate an oil port by the blast and by secondary fires in nearby refineries and oil storage tanks,” it explains. “A tanker bomb might be used against other maritime targets, such as the Panama Canal.

And, if a bomb in a shipping container could lead to the shutdown of container traffic, seriously damaging the world economy, a tanker bomb might by the same token lead to the suspension of crude oil shipments, with similar results.” The report raises the distinct possibility that such an attack would – in addition to its killing power and destructiveness upon the primary target – result in “a halt of crude oil shipments worldwide for some time.”

One of the responses suggested for dealing with such a threat is the construction of offshore inspection ports, much like those proposed by Robert Pfriender of Alliance Development Corp. The report to Congress once again raises the ugly issue of port security so much in the news with the controversy over Dubai Ports World.

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Tech Tips
Reloading DataGlossaryTech TipsReloading SafetyFAQ Rifle BulletsFAQ Handgun BulletsFAQ ReloadingProgressive Safety

1. Make sure primers are seated .003" to .005" BELOW FLUSH to insure reliable ignition.

2. Before chamfering case mouths, make sure the mouth is round and not dented. Running the neck about .100" will round bent mouths. No need to lube for this step.

3. On thin-necked cases like the 32-20, 38-40 and 44-40, we recommend that you seat and crimp in separate steps.

4. Cleaning primer pockets with an RCBS primer pocket brush removes residue build-up that can cause hard seating.

5. Excessive oil in semi-automatic firearms can attract residue and cause malfunctions. Use oils sparingly.

6. Use a magnet to separate steel military cartridge cases from brass cases.

7. Keep powder scales at least three feet from fluorescent lights to prevent inaccurate readings.

8. If a carbide sizer die starts to scratch cases, it's likely that brass smears have built up on the insert. Use a piece of crocus cloth wrapped on a wood dowel to remove the smears Crocus cloth is in the sandpaper section of your hardware store.

9. Don’t use a knife or nail to clean primer pockets. These damage the pocket walls and can cause gas leaks.

10. Check cases fired in semi-auto firearms for rim burrs. These can cause malfunctions. Remove with a fine file.

11. Tumble cases first, then resize/deprime.

12. Sort cases by manufacturer. It is the first step in giving you more uniform handloads.

13. Reloading military rifle brass that may have been fired in an automatic could require resizing with a Small Base Die (available from RCBS) to ensure they fit in your commercial chamber. Only needed for the first resizing.

14. When weighing powder, set your measure to throw a few tenths grain light, then trickle powder into the pan on the scale to achieve the proper weight.

15. After you determine the proper seating depth for a particular bullet, make a dummy round to assist in setting-up the seating die in the future. Leave it unprimed, label it with a marker, and store in your die box.

16. If you must decap live primers, wear eye and hearing protection and use slow, steady pressure to lessen the chance of detonation. Do not allow decapped live primers to build up in the primer catcher.

17. Remove crimps found on many military primer pockets before reloading the cases. RCBS makes a dandy Pocket Swager to do this.

18. Shotshell primers marked "157" will only fit in olderRemington cases (60's and early 70's vintage). They are too small for use in newer shotshell casings.

19. A VERY light touch of case lube inside the neck of the case will stop that annoying noise made when the case is pulled over the expander ball. So will a clean expanded ball.

20. To lube a large quantity of cases, spread newspaper and spray the cases with RCBS Spray Lube, then discard the newspaper.

21. Both CCI "Mil-Spec" primers (Nos. 41 and 34) are MAGNUM primers and intended for use in military-style semi-auto rifles where a slam-fire may occur. Don't substitute for standard primers without adjusting the load.

22. The 7.62x39mm cartridge generally use 123 grain .310" diameter bullets (like Speer's #2213). Smaller .308" bullets may not give acceptable accuracy.

23. Inspect cases before and after resizing. Crush bad ones with a pair of pliers to ensure they do not get back into the "good cases" later.

24. Mixed-up your rifle and pistol primers? CCI pistol primers have a light red paper disk under the anvil. Next time, keep then in the original box until you load them.

25. No, it's not a good idea to substitute Rifle primers for Pistol primers, even though they may fit in the primer pocket. There are several differences that affect safety and reliability.

26. A felt-tip marker can be used to identify loaded cartridges of different bullet weights that appear the same after loading (example, 130 gr. and 150 gr. .270 caliber bullets). Bright colors make identification easier.

27. Old double-door-style dart boards (garage sale item?) can be converted into great storage cabinets for loading dies.

28. In areas where it is legal and proper to shoot from a vehicle (ex., prairie dog hunts), a piece of heater hose split lengthwise will slip over the car window glass and give you an adjustable rest. It also protects your gun and window, and allows you to close the window.

29. Hunting in the rain? A dab of masking tape over the end of the barrel will keep the rain out. Shoot through it if needed, or remove before firing.

30. Have a "cross-over" problem? Your master-eye is not the one you use for shooting. Put a strip of that "frosty" cellophane tape on wax paper. Cut or punch out a 1/4" dot, peel it of and place it in the center of your master eye on your shooting glasses. This forces you to use the eye that's behind the sights.

31. Do your favorite "sneakin' and creepin" hunting boots squeak? Sprinkle baby powder in them. Then the only noise that big buck will hear is your heavy breathing.

32. "Keep your powder dry" is still good advice today. So are, "avoid temperature extremes," "not in sunlight" and "store in its original container".

33. Thinking about adding an extension to your powder measure hopper so it will hold more? BAD IDEA! The hopper height is sized by the manufacturer so measures will burn, not explode, in a fire.

34. Use 1000 ft-lbs energy as an approximate minimum for reliable stopping power for deer, and 1500 ft-lbs for elk. Let's not leave wounded game in the field.

35. When you're flying to a hunt on a commercial airline, remember: the ammunition and the gun cannot be in the same piece of luggage.

36. If you are going on that "hunt of a lifetime" with your custom 436 Doublenecker Improved Waldogrinder, ship some ammunition ahead to the outfitter. Exotic places seldom sell exotic ammunition.

37. When developing a new load, load 4 or 5 rounds, then test them for feed, fit, and function in your firearm (observing all safety rules, of course). It is far easier to pull a few bullets than it is a hundred or more.

38. The accuracy of 17 caliber rimfires is tied to cleanliness to a far greater extent than other rimfire firearms. Clean the bore often, as much as 2 to 3 times per box of ammo.

39. CCI rimfire plastic boxes are designed to be reused. Take out the grid and store small parts, tools, fishing tackle, etc. Be environmentally conscious and pick up your trash.

40. Oils will "wick" into the powder and make the cartridge inert, or cause erratic performance. Store all ammunition away from sources of oil and moisture.

41. Sight-in at the distance you find most of your targets, then test closer and farther away to learn your point-of-impact at those distances.

42. Be sure of your backstop. NEVER shoot over water. You can bet the bullet will ricochet and not lose much, if any, velocity.

43. Pick the ammunition that is suited to your target. That is why CCI has such a broad offering of rimfire ammunition. The rounds that will rid you of pests may prove too potent for the game you want to put into the pot.

44. Accuracy in rimfire ammunition is tied to how the bullet is presented to the rifling. If one bullet style or velocity is not giving you the results you're looking for, try another. Subtle changes in bullet style or velocity can make an appreciable difference in accuracy.

45. Placing lead-bullet ammunition in direct sunlight or a hot car trunk can melt the bullet lubricant and allow it to permeate the powder. That can cause misfires.

46. If you have a malfunction and need to manually eject a fired case from a semi-automatic firearm, check the bore for obstructions BEFORE firing another round. In some circumstances, this condition could point to a bullet-in-bore.

47. Both our Short and Long CB rounds are loaded to the same velocity. Depending on the gun, one may feed better the other better in repeating firearms. That's why we make two types They will not cycle most semi-auto guns.

48. Make sure primers are seated .003" to .005" BELOW FLUSH to insure reliable ignition.

49. Cleaning primer pockets with an RCBS primer pocket brush removes residue build-up that can cause hard seating.

50. Don’t use a knife or screwdriver blade to clean primer pockets. These damage the pocket walls and can cause gas leaks.

51. Remove crimps found on many military primer pockets before reloading the cases. RCBS makes a dandy Pocket Swager to do this efficiently.

52. Shotshell primers marked "57" or "157" will only fit in older Remington cases (60's and early 70's vintage). They are too small for use in newer shotshell casings.

53. Both CCI "Mil-Spec" rifle primers (Nos. 41 and 34) are MAGNUM primers and intended for use in military-style semi-auto rifles where a slam-fire may occur. Don't substitute for standard primers without adjusting the load.

54. Mixed-up your rifle and pistol primers? CCI pistol primers have a light red paper disk under the anvil. Next time, keep then in the original box until you load them.

55. No, it's not a good idea to substitute Rifle primers for Pistol primers, even though they may fit in the primer pocket. There are several differences that affect safety and reliability.

56. Hunting in the rain? A dab of masking tape over the end of the barrel will keep the rain out. Shoot through it if needed, or remove before firing.

57. The 22 Long Rifle is NOT a low-pressure cartridge. The industry pressure limit is 24,000 psi, greater than the 45 Auto +P.

58. The engineer who developed CCI Stinger® in 1975 was looking for a more effective rimfire jackrabbit round. He definitely succeeded.

59. Store primers in their original packaging, and away from heat, sparks, open flame, or from hands of those who shouldn’t be playing with them!

60. For most 22 LR hunting, a 75 yard sight-in is just about right for a reasonably accurate rifle.

61. The man who invented the primer system common in Europe was an American, Col. Hiram Berdan. The man who invented the primer system used in American ammo was an Englishman, Edward Boxer.

62. A typical centerfire primer creates temperatures between 3000 and 3700 degrees F.

63. The original 22 Short cartridge was developed for a Smith & Wesson revolver.

64. Misfires? The most common cause of rimfire misfires is a poorly maintained firearm.

65. Don't attempt to fire 22 LR ammo in any 22 Magnum firearm. The LR case is smaller and can swell to the point of rupture--never a good thing.

66. Never store any ammunition in leather belt loops unless the cases are nickel-plated. Residual processing chemicals in the leather will attack brass or aluminum cases, weakening the case walls.

67. The standard rifling twist for a 22 LR is one turn in 16 inches.

68. CCI Blazer® was introduced in 1981 with one load, a 38 Special lead RN.

69. Rimfire shotshells are short-range cartridges. With the small shot charge, patterns begin to degrade after 15-20 feet. Shotshells are not designed to cycle semi-auto firearms, but can be hand-cycled if needed.

70. An oversized primer pocket in a fired case is a near-certain sign of too much pressure!

WESTERN FRONT
Ask Mexico about port security
Bush pushes for North American plan

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Author: Joseph Farah

© 2005 G2 Bulletin
Publishing date: 02.03.2006 18:29

The controversy over Dubai Ports World and U.S. port operations has raised new questions about President Bush’s commitment to national security in other areas – such as border control. In fact, the two issues are very directly related. It seems Bush wants to solve both problems not with U.S. unilateral action, but with a “North American” approach.

Too many delays at U.S.-Mexico border? Is that the problem? That’s what the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America is all about. “We are launching the next generation of our common security strategy to further secure North America and ensure the streamlined movement of legitimate travelers and cargo across our shared borders,” explains the organization founded in March 2005 during a meeting between Bush and his counterparts from Mexico and Canada..

“To this end, Canada, the United States and Mexico will work together to ensure the highest continent-wide security standards and streamlined risk-based border processes are achieved.” The goal is not for governments accountable to their people to protect individual nations from threats. Now the goal is to spread the pain and risk throughout the continent.

Now the weakest link in Mexico could mean the destruction of the U.S. Besides developing what it calls a “North American traveler security strategy,” a plan that does not seem like it has much to do with curtailing illegal immigration into the U.S., the group seeks to “implement a North American cargo security strategy to ensure compatible screening methods for goods and cargo prior to departure from a foreign port and at the first point of entry to North America.”

No wonder the Bush administration doesn’t see any danger in foreign control of U.S. ports. It believes the real key to security is to expand the goal. The strategy goes on to call for:

• the development of a “North American bioprotection strategy to assess, prevent, protect, detect, and respond to intentional, as well as applicable naturally occurring threats to public health and the food and agriculture system;”

• the development of a plan to “enhance North American maritime transportation and port security;”

• .the development of a plan to “establish equivalent approaches to aviation security for North America;”

• the development of a plan to “implement a comprehensive North American strategy for combating transnational threats to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including terrorism, organized crime, illegal drugs, migrant and contraband smuggling and trafficking;”

And the real clincher for those who believe illegal immigration represents a real threat to national security?

“Further streamline the secure movement of low-risk traffic across our shared borders.” Further streamline? Have we thrown up too many barriers to migration from Mexico?