Border Security

Border security is in the news again. With the new law being proposed in the senate, lawmakers are tackling a difficult problem. Illegal Mexican citizens that have invaded the USA are being invited by lawmakers in the senate to become US citizens with full rights and benefits.
With Harry Reid’s leadership 12-20 million of Mexico’s citizens will become American citizens. One of the many problems with the bill is who will pay for it. Some would be surprised to learn that the illegals will be paying for border security.

Quote taken from the NY Times:
“ Mr. Bush said the $4.4 billion would “come from the fines and penalties that we collect from those who have come to our country illegally” and apply for legal status.

Representative Duncan Hunter of California, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, scorned such linkage.

“The idea that we will have border security only if it’s paid for by illegal immigrants is unacceptable,” Mr. Hunter said.”

Does anyone in their right mind believe that the Mexican citizens will provide money for security for the US border? Obviously, Mr Hunter is right again on border security. Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., agrees . "I appreciate the effort to fund border security, but there's simply no reason why we should be forced to tie amnesty to it. If the administration was serious about fulfilling the border security promises, then this funding should have been supported all along, not offered at the last minute to attract votes to a bad bill."

Many leaders have suggested that building a wall to preserve the border and our sovereignty should the starting point on any bill. The success of the border wall in the San Diego area is authored by none other than Duncan Hunter. My compliments to a man with a successful plan.

It is quite obvious, that our President and senators need guidance from the people on this subject. I would like to suggest that readers of this editorial take time to research this subject and call our confused President and leaders in the US senate.