The connection between drug smugglers and terrorists has long been feared, and the story appears to be based on a years-old report. If the cells do exist, as outlined in the "confidential report" which appears to have been leaked for someone's benefit, Americans have a real problem. To my memory there have been no known arrests of antone identified as terrorist suspects where a connection to drug dealers has been hinted at, much less highlighted. The reporter had an obligation to question why, if the cells are known, no one had been arrested or -- conversely -- ask whether the report was based on informed speculation by the law enforcement and intelligence communities. I would hazard a guess, based on personal experience, that ... More »

Some weak sourcing, especially for some of the more serious claims about Arabs crossing the southern border regularly. No critical perspective presented.