I think we all agree the Borders need to be tightened up and closed off.

"The tough part is, it's just another social program fighting for funding along with tons of other programs - like the war on drugs, or the homeless problem, or the education system, or the medicare system. To divert more resources to the border issue, means you gotta take away from other programs that are in worse shape and have supporters just as avid as you. "

Chris,

One thing to remember is that closing off the border will definitely help the War on Drugs. You're right, it would cost a bunch but think how much it costs to support each illegal alien that comes across the border and then stays here illegally. I really believe the finacial benefit would outway the cost.

Bturk,

I'm right there with ya on using what ever it takes to get it done. National Guard? Sure! One thing is for sure, it would not really be a hard task. It's just got to be done, period. Someone's got to have the Balls to do it. Bush? I don't know, but in 5 to 10 years it going to be a HUGE problem that cannot be ignored. It's huge now, but it will only get worse. It's simply a hot potatoe that nobody wants to touch right now. Maybe after the election? I mean it when I say that I will vote for anyone and I mean anyone that will gurantee to close our borders. I think it's probably the biggest issue facing us.

JSE