From News3.com : "The debate over illegal immigrants has taken a nasty turn online. Those who favor tougher laws have turned the border into a shooting gallery with a game that lets players open fire on Mexicans coming into the country. This comes just as the Senate starts to debate immigration reform.
"Those who find it offensive say this game couldn't have come at a worse time. Some say this game has nothing to do with race; others say, its obviously geared toward Mexican immigrants.
"According to the game, there's just one simple rule. Its says it right on the front page : Keep them out at any cost."
On the front page, the characters are listed as 'Mexican Nationalist', 'Drug Smuggler' and 'Breeder'. Pregnant women and children appear as targets and explode when shot.
"Immigrant men, children and pregnant women go sprinting past a sign that reads : Welcome to the United States. Just below it, a sign for the welfare office.
The video game is protected by America's much-heralded First Ammendment, the right to free speech.
The Mexican Consolate General, however, has said the Mexican government is searching for the game maker in order to prosecute.
Go here for more on the 'Border Patrol' game.
Go here for a story, and links, on President Bush's plan to deploy the Military to close the US/Mexico border.
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