Funny but shocking

Apr 25, 2007 20:11 GMT  ·  By

A 35-second clip posted on YouTube brought the immigration matter back in the spotlights because it shows a Southern Arizona Border Patrol agent running after multiple immigrants. Using Boots Randolph's music hit Yakety Sax (the Benny Hill's show soundtrack) the video displays a patrol agent trying to catch some immigrants inside a minivan. Some of them manage to escape on the other side of the car and, as far I can see, the agent didn't manage to catch anyone. According to News 4, the Border Patrol refused to comment on the clip and refused to confirm if they are investigating the case.

"Border Patrol did not want to talk to us on camera about the YouTube video. A Border Patrol spokesman, Agent Gus Soto told News 4 by phone that the "video speaks for itself" showing a Border Patrol Agent in an "unfortunate circumstance." News 4 called the local Homeland Security office and they were familiar with the clip. They wouldn't tell us if there is an open investigation or not. News 4 also asked about the camera inside the agent's car," the same source reported.

As you can see, YouTube tends to become more than a simple online video sharing service that allows users to post and share clips with other members of the page. Now, YouTube is already a Police utility because numerous officers uploaded surveillance videos to require users' help and arrest the suspects. However, the Google product was used with a different reason than the one mentioned by Google and managed to save a woman's life. After the woman fighting against leukemia posted a clip on YouTube she found a matching bone marrow in Denmark and rescued her life.