Humor and History: The Border Patrol Perspective

This chapter features a lighthearted yet critical discussion about the history and impact of the U.S. Border Patrol, contrasting comedic elements with serious historical insights. The speakers engage in playful banter, connecting personal travel anecdotes to the contentious topic of border enforcement while addressing the agency's troubling legacy. By exploring the U.S.-Mexican War and the actions of the Texas Rangers, they illuminate themes of displacement and injustice faced by marginalized communities.