Introduction. Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic diseases involving progressive weakness and degeneration of the muscles that control movement. In some forms of MD, the heart muscles and other involuntary muscles, as well as other organs, are affected.
According to the Attorney General's 2001 report, an estimated 14,000 people are trafficked into the United States each year, although, again because trafficking is illegal, accurate statistics are difficult to compile.
Between 14,500 and 17,500 people are trafficked into the US each year? And a high percentage are children? How do they get all those slaves past the border patrol? It is hard enough for an unencumbered adult to sneak into the USA, yet many are apparently able to sneak in with kidnapped children in tow?