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2007-09-30 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by 2007-09-30 00:03|| || Front Page|| [11127 views ] Top

#1 All federal legislation should halt until this border is secure. Then Census, then re-evaluation of the needs of the populace.

I see Census coming next month, but there is still fluid mobility at the border.

It is insane to introduce government programs when you do not know who it is you are giving them too.

Posted by newc">newc 2007-09-30 03:17|| 2007-09-30 03:17|| Front Page Top

#2 perhaps a fence along our northern boarder might be something to think about as well

Posted by Hupusoth Scourge of the Infinitesmal7702 2007-09-30 13:53|| 2007-09-30 13:53|| Front Page Top

#3 finish the South fence first :-)

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-09-30 13:56|| 2007-09-30 13:56|| Front Page Top

#4 I figured they'd just blow the money on 'virtual' fences

I'm all for virtual fences as long as they involve autonomous kill-bots!

Something to remember about real fences is that even if they are not contiguous, they serve to channel and concentrate traffic which reduces the area you need to patrol. More is better!

Posted by SteveS 2007-09-30 20:10|| 2007-09-30 20:10|| Front Page Top

#5 Instead of either/or, we could have both. Physical barriers can break down, the technology isn't perfected yet. Put them together you have a stronger capability.

Defense in depth.

Posted by lotp 2007-09-30 20:13|| 2007-09-30 20:13|| Front Page Top

#6 Defense in depth.

Minefields, Semi-Autonomous All-Terrain Hunter/Killer Bots! Disguised as Taco/Tamale stands!

That last bit is probably close to the edge, huh?

Posted by Natural Law 2007-09-30 20:33|| 2007-09-30 20:33|| Front Page Top

#7 Close. We're not quite that good at autonomous bots yet.

Soon tho. ;-)

Posted by lotp 2007-09-30 20:56|| 2007-09-30 20:56|| Front Page Top

#8 That last bit is probably close to the edge, huh?

Yes.

Posted by Pappy 2007-09-30 21:08|| 2007-09-30 21:08|| Front Page Top

#9 South fence first. The illegals are fleeing the round-ups by crossing north into Canada.

Then the Border Patrol can determine which sections need the additional layers, like in San Luis. That'll be relatively easy, because the permits will already be in place. I'm glad things were happening below our radar.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-09-30 21:16|| 2007-09-30 21:16|| Front Page Top

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