Rally at the Ranch
American Border Patrol Flags Provide Backdrop
Glenn Spencer -- American Patrol Report -- August 16
Sunday found almost 2,000 people standing near the border fence that had been decorated with thousands of American flags placed there by American Border Patrol for the Fourth of July. At one point, J.D. Hayworth, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce gathered in front of the flags as the media moved in. Each flag had a note from an individual American expressing concern over border security.
Everyone I talked to said the rally was a tremendous success. A crowd that showed tremendous energy - despite the heat, cheered speaker after speaker. Most had traveled more than 100 miles to reach the remote border location.
I was proud to have had this rally on my border ranch and to have hosted the speakers at my nearby home. I was also very proud of the volunteers who moved the traffic and provided security. Equipped with proper communications equipment, they worked as a seamless team.
The rally went off without a hitch, despite three protestors who snuck in. ABP's Cessna TU-206 did spot some suspicious vehicles approaching the rally from the Mexican side, but they quickly realized they were being watched and backed off.
After five years the U.S. media finally visited ABP's border operation. I hope it isn't the last.
 Related: Tea Party groups in rally at Mexican border to show support for Arizona's new immigration law
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