"dbickle" wrote
> Are these reforms to cover legal immigration or illegal immigration? I
Both, supposedly complete reform
from what I heard through discussions. This will be bi-partisan not a
party-line issue too,
> find the mountains of paperwork, medical checks and interviews a big
> enough pain in the arse. I don't think they can make the legal
> immigration process any more secure. How about building a 20ft wall
> along the mexican border. That's where the real security issue lies.
I posted before that both major parties cannot alienate the Hispanic/Cuban
vote by restricting Mexico further until after the election. I believe this
discussion of 'immigration reform' may be the winds of it.
Both parties get Hispanic vote. (not to write about one side but an example)
President Bush has the majority of Cubans in FL - touching the Mexican
border issue was/is an untouchable subject in such a close election. Same
with the opposition.
BUT, there is a much greater public awareness of the loose Mexican border,
in my opinion. Some columnists write about it regularly. If one terrorist
weapon WMD comes up from Mexico and is effective - whoever opposes sealing
the border of the politicians. will be disregarded, imho. . . my
guess is that in a security emergency the national guard of the bordering
States will seal it . . just one weapon . linked to the Mexican
border with public awareness - it is sealed, imo. I understand those being
cynical about why the border is so open but all it takes is one attack from
Al Quida linked to the border,. this is only my opinion.
Having said the above, just my view, but I really do not think the average
US civilian perceives the possible danger today. Even a renegade Nuke coming
up.
No one expects people to be that evil. I remember my dad (from England) told
me that no one would believe Europe would go to war after World War 1.
People suffered so much from WWI. People like Churchill were considered nuts
to call to rearm in the early 30s. (basis of past and present US deterrence
today - Churchillian, M.A.D. - but worked during the cold war)
Similarly, no one or hardly no one believed this to be human nature, The
militant fascist Terrorists (look at Russia) are as evil as the Nazis - why.
border security will be an issue.
The Constitution of the US actually cites by name the military to protect
the borders.
Harry
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