deviantART "Many Mexican politicians responded angrily when the existence of the program became known in March, with several saying it amounted to a breach of Mexican sovereignty. But much of that anger has subsided, possibly in the interest of not aggravating the bilateral relationship. For Mexico, the gun problem goes far beyond the Fast and Furious program. Of weapons used in crimes and traced, more than 75 percent come from the U.S.
""Yes it was bad and wrong, and you have to ask yourself, what were they thinking?" a senior official in Calderon's administration said, referring to Fast and Furious. "But, given the river of weapons that flows into Mexico from the U.S., do a few more make a big difference?"
"Still, Mexican leaders are under pressure to answer questions from their citizens, with very little to go on.
" "The evidence is over there (north of the border)," Morales said. "I can't put a pistol to their heads and say, 'Now give it to me or else.' I can't." "
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