More Resources Don't Mean More Border Security
Over the last decade, state and federal officials have drenched the border in cash, spending billions of dollars to increase security and curtail the tide of drugs into the U.S., and flooded the region with guns, technology and equipment. “Our philosophy is based on putting boots on the ground, and equipping those vigilant personnel with the technology, training and funding they need, to help stem the flow of contraband across our border,” Gov. Rick Perry said in a September speech in Houston announcing his latest plan to send Texas Rangers and National Guard troops to the border.
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brownsvilleresident
Great job, good work, on target. I liked today's closing line, because he nailed it: it is about creating solid, good communities, and for that you need to invest in basic things--housing, education, jobs, parks and people. In the end, so much cheaper than a war on drugs. In the end, it creates true border security.