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[–] Summit651 ago 

So we should completely militarize the border, but just the Mexican one, and destroy human life without regard? And the wall help this, yes? But why?

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[–] schwanstucker ago  (edited ago)

You're not living in a border state, I take it. And no, we do not destroy human life without regard. It's just a huge deterrent to tunnelling and other means of illegal entry. Mexico has viewed the border as nonexistent for many years, and the law meant to be broken. The suggestion made by OP would make it clear that we don't look at the border that way any longer, and would provide an opportunity for the two governments to actually have a discussion about immigration. The only context in which that discussion can legitimately take place is from the standpoint of a secure southern border in the US. In addition, the Mexicans certainly do not act the way they want us to on their own southern borders. They view "undocumented immigrants" as illegally entering the country, as we should.

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[–] Summit651 ago 

I've actually only ever lived in border states, currently the south. Well thank you for elaborating. I can't say I agree but I really appreciate the insight. I enjoy hearing different views on divisive issues. Personally I think we should contemplate some sort of continental coalition that aims to increase quality of life for everyone and allows for freedom and mobility in a wholesome manner that would not strain people, economies, or governance. There was some odd bit of philosophy reading I did in college that purported that increasing inclusiveness (of society/economy/government) increases freedom. I guess I lean toward that paradigm on the issue.