By John W. Lillpop
Just before he was put to death on Thursday, Humberto Leal Garcia said, "I am sorry for everything I have done. I have hurt a lot of people. Let this be final and be done. I take the full blame for this."
Leal then shouted "Viva Mexico," followed by "I'm ready warden, let's get the show on the road."
Garcia’s confession, although not under oath and without the benefit of legal representation, should put an end to the foolish argument advanced by some which suggests that the brutal rapist-killer could have been absolved of his heinous crime if only he had been allowed to consult a Mexican lawyer.
The truth is that the man was as guilty as sin, and when you do what he did to 16-year old Adria Sauceda in Texas, you can expect to be sent away from this life, even it takes 17 years to send you away!
As to Garcia’s “Viva Mexico!,” uttered twice before the thug was silenced forever, an appropriate rejoinder is: “Viva Texas Justice, and Adios Humberto Leal Garcia!”
Garcia’s execution should also serve as a warning to other Mexicans contemplating an invasion of America. That message is simply, “When in America, you must abide by US laws. Failure to do so can, depending on the crime, cost you your life!”
“Safest bet: Stay in Mexico!”
