Congress recently acted to repeal the test program they had initiated earlier, allowing Mexican trucks limited access to American roads under the auspices of NAFTA. The Federal Department of Transportation, not content with being smacked down by Congress, continued the program under a somewhat questionable waiver.
Keep all of this in mind when you read this story (h/t Westlander):
PHARR, Texas—A fiery crash on a bridge that spans the United States' border with Mexico left at least four people dead.
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Three people in a pickup truck were killed when it plunged off the span and landed on a road below. Another person was killed in a collision with one of the trucks. Rescue workers are searching for more possible victims.
The pickup had Texas license plates. The tractor-trailers and another car involved in the wreck appeared to have Mexican tags.
This is a tragic accident caused by idiots (4 wheelers) who are in such a damned hurry, they cut in line at every opportunity, crowd the big rigs, including using the restricted commercial lanes to try and get to the head of the line.
And if you read the story, only the second accident of this proportion in the past 15 years.
Quite an accomplishment I would say.
Concerning the cross border program. The American public has been sold a bill of good by people with special interests.
Those with a brain and who can think for themselves should realize this.
The program has been operating successfully for 5 months, with close oversight and absolutely none of the chaos predicted by the opposition.
Something to think about
http://mexicotrucker.com