Beauprez "Mexican Time" Comment Causes Uproad; Mitch Morrissey Not Happy

[coloradodem2005]

Congressman Bob Beauprez's comments yesterday about "Mexican time" ("I've vacationed in Mexico before. I know exactly what 'Mexican time' is." ) have gotten him into trouble.

In today's Rocky Mountain News, Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey blasted Beauprez and other officials for making statements that he says are jeopardizing his efforts to extradite suspected cop killer Raul Gomez-Garcia:

In a letter to the state's U.S. senators and representatives, Morrissey said he had "serious concerns" that statements from unidentified "Washington politicians" were hurting efforts to bring back Raul Gomez-Garcia, who is being held in a Mexico City jail on suspicion of killing Denver police Detective Donald Young.

"Comments that appear disrespectful of Mexican law or appear to be attempts to pressure Mexican officials in some way are not helpful," Morrissey wrote. "Indeed, such comments may get in the way of the positive working relationship I am trying to establish as I prepare to formally request extradition for this defendant."

Several lawmakers have spoken on the case, and the letter did not refer to any specific comments, but it was released on the same day the Rocky Mountain News reported that Rep. Bob Beauprez, R-Arvada, was preparing legislation that threatens to block $66 million in aid for Mexico because it will not extradite its citizens if they could face the death penalty or life in prison without possibility of parole.

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[TlalocW]

1. Actually, it's Manana Time

With a ~ over the first n in Manana, and one could argue it's an aspect of Latin culture, but it's not a good idea to use it to suggest that Mexican law enforcement is dragging its feet.

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