Walls alone would not do the job. Enforcing the laws we already have would help a lot. But if we wanted to enforce the border it could be done. I have seen the fences and security protecting nuclear weapons.
Those who want our military to stand on our border need to remember that silly document some of us swore to defend with our lives. It is called he Constitution.
We have interstate freeways from coast to coast with overpasses every mile. How is it impossible to build a wall on the Mexican border?
Duh
The US-Mexico border is just under 2,000 miles long and crosses canyons, rivers, swamps, etc. Yes, you can build a 2,000 wall, but at what cost? Some estimates have placed the cost at $20 billion+. But this depends on the materials used, the height of the wall, maintenance costs, etc. Also, it will be difficult to build a wall that lets river water pass through and yet keeps out border crossers.
Interstate highways follow the most desirous route and wind around obstacles and inhospitable areas. A border MUST follow the border precisely, or the US will effectively cede control of some US territory. It will be difficult and expensive to build; only fools believe that Mexico will pay for it. Also, regardless of how high it is, taller ladders will be built. There will be high maintenance costs and increased numbers of Border Patrol agents will be required.
While I think he was being a bit hyperbolic, as he is want to do, you need to consider that in this day and age it doesn't really need to be a physical wall.
"Smart dust" and ground based sensors, Aerostat balloons with GMTI radar that tracks anything moving on the ground and thermal sensors. Processing back ends to classify and track the contacts and a robust and well trained border patrol that will intercept the inbound mules and arrest and deport.
This, combined with penalties for hiring illegals, and a new immigration system to ensure that the ones that follow a system and want to become citizens have a way to do it without years of wait.
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Nailed it. We have the ability what we have not had is the leadership tat wants it slowed down let alone stopped. Maybe, just maybe, if those voters who have their noses bent out of shape will pull their head out of their asses and vomit for Trump we will have a leader that has the balls to stop it.
While I think he was being a bit hyperbolic, as he is want to do, you need to consider that in this day and age it doesn't really need to be a physical wall.
"Smart dust" and ground based sensors, Aerostat balloons with GMTI radar that tracks anything moving on the ground and thermal sensors. Processing back ends to classify and track the contacts and a robust and well trained border patrol that will intercept the inbound mules and arrest and deport.
This, combined with penalties for hiring illegals, and a new immigration system to ensure that the ones that follow a system and want to become citizens have a way to do it without years of wait.
A mine field is a much better idea
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Wall in San Diego area works fine, intent is to funnel traffic into areas that can be controlled. A virtual wall is just as important as the steel and mortar wall.
While I think he was being a bit hyperbolic, as he is want to do, you need to consider that in this day and age it doesn't really need to be a physical wall.
"Smart dust" and ground based sensors, Aerostat balloons with GMTI radar that tracks anything moving on the ground and thermal sensors. Processing back ends to classify and track the contacts and a robust and well trained border patrol that will intercept the inbound mules and arrest and deport.
This, combined with penalties for hiring illegals, and a new immigration system to ensure that the ones that follow a system and want to become citizens have a way to do it without years of wait.
A mine field is a much better idea
and how does a Rancher make a living if youre turning his cattle into burgers ....
Those who want our military to stand on our border need to remember that silly document some of us swore to defend with our lives. It is called he Constitution.
what part of our constitution prevents the use of troops to repel foreign invaders?
I had a couple Uncles who spent a good share of the '40's making such patrols on the California Coast. One on horse back, one in a boat, both wore CG uniforms at the time.
People who choose to brew up their own storms bitch loudest about the rain.
It would be easy and cheap to build a crossing deterrent. Sanctions would cover the cost. NO government contractors, only vetted private contractors. Maybe even offer 2-3 years of work on the wall to workers with visas to put them on the fast track to citizenship. It's not rocket surgery.
FIRST start enforcing out laws rather than making new ones. Go forward from there.
1. Crackdown on the companies hiring the illegals. Jail the key company officers who order and/or do it. Seize the company assets and sell them at public auction with monies being applied to the national debt.
2. Create a five mile wide DMZ type area along the border complete with minefields, no less than three full divisions of troops, artillery, air support and everything else needed to secure it as best as is humanly possible. Any thing or any one caught inside the DMZ area will be eliminated on sight.
3. Inform Mexico that if they do not stem the flow of people across the border on their side it will be considered an act of war and dealt with accordingly.
4. Declare all the drug cartels terrorist organizations and let the military loose on them.
"2. Create a five mile wide DMZ type area along the border complete with minefields, no less than three full divisions of troops, artillery, air support and everything else needed to secure it as best as is humanly possible. Any thing or any one caught inside the DMZ area will be eliminated on sight."
And what will be the cost of buying the 2,000 mile long by 5 mile wide strip of land from the ranchers, farmers, citizens and towns within this area? Who will pay for it (maybe just add it to the National Debt that Donald Trump opined that he'd forfeit on).
We have interstate freeways from coast to coast with overpasses every mile. How is it impossible to build a wall on the Mexican border?
Duh
The US-Mexico border is just under 2,000 miles long and crosses canyons, rivers, swamps, etc. Yes, you can build a 2,000 wall, but at what cost? Some estimates have placed the cost at $20 billion+. But this depends on the materials used, the height of the wall, maintenance costs, etc. Also, it will be difficult to build a wall that lets river water pass through and yet keeps out border crossers.
Interstate highways follow the most desirous route and wind around obstacles and inhospitable areas. A border MUST follow the border precisely, or the US will effectively cede control of some US territory. It will be difficult and expensive to build; only fools believe that Mexico will pay for it. Also, regardless of how high it is, taller ladders will be built. There will be high maintenance costs and increased numbers of Border Patrol agents will be required.
We just gave Iran $150 Billion, 20 billion is Trump change.
NO, we didn't give Iran ANY money; it was their money to start with. It was frozen as a result of the economic sanctions imposed on Iran. It was their money in the first place.
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