Juan Williams says jailed Marine in Mexico as not ‘serious’

2014-08-07T11:37:40-04:00

Fox News Contributor Juan Williams truly stepped in it. On Monday evening Williams, appearing on the O’Reiily Factor with host Bill O’Reilly and fellow contributor Mary Katherine Ham, made a disparaging remark about Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi.
To Juan Williams, an unlawfully detained combat veteran Marine with PTSD is “not a serious issue.” This is appalling to say the least. When will this administration act to recover this Marine. Or is he truly a non issue to the left leaning media and this administration.

U.S. Marine slams Juan Williams over Tahmooressi “not a serious issue” comment - Allen B. West -...

Do you think Williams will issue an apology?

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2014 12:41 PM

2014-08-07T12:41:01-04:00

This issue is complicated because of so many unknowns and variables. We can start with the fact that he is in a Mexican Jail, which means subject to the Mexican judicial system. Having grown up in San Diego, it is always a crap shoot when you go to Mexico. When I was a kid, my dad was confronted in Ensenada for "Standing on the side walk" by some Mexican soldiers patrolling the streets. They let us go after my dad paid them $50. So what/who can you trust? The court systems in Tijuana are notoriously corrupt as well as many public officials.

Couple of things that immediately come to mind:
1) As much as it it irritates some, Mexico is a sovereign nation and has rights to govern as much as the U.S.. Play by their rules or do not get on the court.
2) Even though he is a Marine and U.S. citizen he did drive over the border with a foreign country which has strict laws about such things (unless you pay allot of money)
3) Many facts for this issue are just simply unknown.

We should work to get him back just like we would for any other citizen abroad, but the reality is it is a judicial matter. Would we just let someone from Mexico go if they broke one of our major laws here? I do not think so, I think we would try/sentence that individual first and then hand them over. Should we expect any less?

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Aug 7 at 2014 1:04 PM

2014-08-07T13:04:39-04:00

Unfortunately, he is NOT unlawfully detained. He very obviously broke Mexican law when he crossed into Mexico witih firearms. However, the issue at hand is did he do it intentionally with intent to sell (which is what that law is meant to stop) which SHOULD be punished, or was it a simple accident that should be dismissed in court? Compounding the issue is the very corrupt Mexican legal system. Had this occured here in the US, it very likely would have been thrown out in the arraignment.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Aug 7 at 2014 1:47 PM

2014-08-07T13:47:45-04:00

These idiots all need licenses to operate their mouths, let alone motor vehicles.

Response by SFC Robin Gates made Aug 7 at 2014 2:38 PM

2014-08-07T14:38:43-04:00

If you listen to the circumstances closely and followed it in detail, you will see the true injustice with this Marine. The Mexican government and officials want a pay off. Our government doesn't give a crap! Now ask why? Illegal immigration? Fast and Furious? Cartels? But should a American citizen and Vet be held over a mistake or wrong turn. Juan Williams go to Mexico and find out, take Ham with you. Fox News is the only one putting pressure on this, so don't expect the presidents pundents, to help because of Fox. They can violate that border anyway they want but, the Gobernment won't do a dang thing to stop it. We send their police and military back within 72hrs When they accidently cross. That's how much your government cares for your rights.

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Aug 7 at 2014 3:06 PM

2014-08-07T15:06:12-04:00

Juan WIlliams would not know SERIOUS even if it was looking him in the face.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2014 10:18 PM

2014-08-07T22:18:45-04:00

I would say YES on all accounts. Folks will bend over backwards for that POS deserter Bergdahl, but wont do nothing to help that Marine out.

Response by SSG Maurice P. made Nov 1 at 2014 12:40 AM

2014-11-01T00:40:05-04:00

SOMEBODY NEEDS TO BURP JUAN WILLIAMS LIL CUM DRUNK ASS... SHE IS ALWAYS UNDER O'S NUTSACK.........

Response by SPC Lyle Montgomery made Oct 3 at 2021 5:33 PM

2021-10-03T17:33:34-04:00

Juan Williams is just a liberal political hack. He is an idiot and I don't know why anyone would listen to this racist liberal jerk.