Just in time to fill the inevitable void following the conclusion of the Terri Schiavo saturation coverage comes the Minuteman Project, or as I like to think of it, "The Mexicans Are Coming, The Mexicans Are Coming."
TOMBSTONE - Emotions and opinions vary in Cochise County and beyond regarding the controversial Minuteman Project.Now, Simcox may or may not be a half-cocked fool, but the man is savvy about bringing in the dollars.
But no matter what the view, the border watch effort is set to start on Friday.
"Well, volunteers continue to pour in," said co-organizer Chris Simcox of Tombstone. "We have 1,100 confirmed RSVPs from people we've screened and deemed as responsible, rational citizens who understand that this is a peaceful political protest."
The Minuteman Project is a month-long endeavor where organizers plan to deploy civilian volunteers at Cochise County's U.S.-Mexico border, in turn reporting any illegal border activity to the U.S. Border Patrol. The project is focusing on the San Pedro Valley, a hot spot for illegal border crossings.
Simcox said estimations regarding the local economic boost anticipate about a half-million-dollar influx from visiting media, participants and curious onlookers.Hmm. Wonder if out-of-area hookers are starting to trek to Tombstone and if the local pharmacies have thoughtfully stocked up on condoms and Viagra.
"This is going to be a boom event for our local economy," Simcox said.
Tombstone Councilman Moe Sinsley agreed that it could be a windfall for Tombstone if all goes well.
"In talking to most of the motel owners, and the RV park owners, they have a lot of booking," Sinsley said.
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