Phoenix

   AP and KTAR report that a Pinal County Sheriffs Deputy was shot and wounded by suspected illegals smuggling bales of marijuana through the desert between Phoenix and Tuscon Friday, April 30th.

   Deputy Louie Puroll, 53, a 15 year veteran had a chunk of skin blown off above his kidney by an AK 47 round while doing drug interdiction work alone in the desert. Treated and released,Deputy Puroll was found after a “frantic search” 5 miles from a rest stop. He had encountered several men after finding the bales of marijuana when at least one opened fire on him. Read the full story

   President Obama once again called out his “troops” to rally for the 2010 election. Calling on”young people, African-Americans,Latinos, and women who powered our victory”(2008) to ” stand to gether again”, he tryed to light some kind of fire under those who gave him his presidency.
    Using a back drop sentiment against the Arizona initiative to curb illegal immigration and a wave of drug violence, the president was a bit low key but once again in campaign mode. This latest speech was directly aimed at anyone who did not vote for him and those who are vehemently against him as much as it was to energize part of a wavering base. Read the full story