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P.O.V. -The Ballad of Esequiel Hernández | PBS 2008



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By Kieran Fitzgerald
In 1997, U.S. Marines patrolling the Texas-Mexico border as part of the War on Drugs shot and killed Esequiel Hernández Jr. Mistaken for a drug runner, the 18-year-old was, in fact, a U.S. citizen tending his family's goats with a .22 rifle. He became the first American killed by U.S. military forces on native soil since the 1970 Kent State shootings. "The Ballad of Esequiel Hernández," narrated by Tommy Lee Jones, explores Hernández's tragic death and its torturous aftermath. His parents and friends, the Marines on patrol, and investigators discuss the dangers of militarizing the border and the death of one young man. A co-presentation of Latino Public Broadcasting. An official selection of the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival.
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July 8, 2008
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One dead person. I ... ( 6 months ago by videoaccess001)
One dead person. I agree it's terrible on U.S. soil, but how many American lives have been lost in war to secure our freedom. This is huge on a small hometown scale, but means almost nothing when we compare what all our military has gone through for us. He benefited from that freedom and so do I. It's just happens to be I don't live near the border and point my gun in any direction toward a marine.
typical ... ( 5 months ago by odserick)
typical anti-military, anti-American, left-wing drivel. It's no wonder it's showered with accolades....makes me sick!
This event is ... ( 5 months ago by drapetomaniac)
This event is ENTIRELY ignored when discussing putting troops on the border. People want men trained to kill in war situations on the border. Would we want them on our streets every day?
Only an ... ( 4 months ago by dudev)
Only an unquestioning gubbible fool would speak as if the military rules our nation. The military is supposed to answer to a civilian authority, not the other way round. That boy was an American citizen. His family deserved answers, don't you think? Simply questioning military policy isn't "anti-military". Only a fascist would see it that way.
"point my gun in ... ( 4 months ago by dudev)
"point my gun in any direction toward a marine."
The boy couldn't see the marines. They were wearing camouflage. I can't stand people like you, who unquestionable kiss the ass of the military. Being a patriot doesn't mean checking your brain at the door. The military is supposed to answer to a civilian authority, not the other way round. Times change, and one day you might have a military boot on your head. Stranger things have happened in history.
My son is a Marine ... ( 4 months ago by 2ndfloorlakewood)
My son is a Marine right now, I know all about what they train for. I too am a veteran. But, this was such an unneccessary death of a fine young man. However, from all that was said, this young man knew something was out there, especially if he was watching the goat's behavior. If one of the four Marines did yell "U.S.Marines", after Esequiel fired his 2 shots, then he must not of heard them, or no one yelled it at all. We only have the four Marines testimony on that.
I happen to catch ... ( 4 months ago by HansCent)
I happen to catch the show last night. And the interesting part to it was, he had a MARINES poster at home and his little brother tore it up after his death. As for the episode being too 'left' well, you really need to see it before you judge it.
you make us sick ( 4 months ago by VALDIGNE)
you make us sick
justice for ... ( 4 months ago by VALDIGNE)
justice for Esequiel Hernández !
Traditionally the ... ( 4 months ago by sagondo)
Traditionally the Marines have been deployed as a policing and intimidation force, tantamount to deploying trained killers as "peace keepers", when in reality they are provocateurs. When the threat to the public manifest itself, it will come in the presence of a well armed military posing as peace keepers,but acting as judge,jury and executioner. It is your government that is the biggest threat to your liberty and life. we have yet to feel the impact of Bush's policies: soon you will.
A story that must ... ( 4 months ago by concienciaylibertad)
A story that must be told. Borders aren't humane.
yes i would want ... ( 3 months ago by troym33)
yes i would want marines guarding out streets, they would take out alot of thuggish idiots that don't deserve to live anyway, yes we need borders into our country to be guarded. let the democrats run the show and we will have alot more terrorist acts upon us and nothing will be done about it. i hate that the guy got killed and don't really know the whole story, he was problly somewhere he shouldn't have been but i don't know. someone please tell me the story so i have the facts.
If the troops are ... ( 3 months ago by eatpumkin090)
If the troops are guarding the boarder. So what was this person doing right on the boarder. They're are not enough facts in this story to really base an opinion...
But, to blame an entire army for one persons mistake is rediculous. If you were to get in a car accident you wouldn't blame everyone on the freeway. So why blame everyone else that has been doing a good job at serving their country.
It's sad that he died but you have to let things go, accidents happen nothing u can do about it.



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