(05-30-2018, 11:50 AM)B2hibry Wrote:

(05-30-2018, 10:48 AM)rollerjag Wrote: I am aware there is more to border security than a wall, but I also know if any funding bill does not include money for a physical wall Trump will oppose it. Not because it makes sense, not because it is essential, but because he made a promise designed to appeal to his base, and he clings to his base. When he talks about a wall, he means what he says. A physical wall. Billions of dollars because something sounds cool.

The OP cited a murder case and exclaimed "This is why we need a wall", it is ridiculous to say it doesn't matter how the the murderer entered the country.

A physical wall makes absolute sense, it is an essential tool, and he made a promise not to just his base but to all U.S. citizens that border security would improve. This isn't a difficult concept unless absolute disdain for the POTUS blocks reasonable comprehension. Mind you, this border issue is not new and some grand Trump scheme just to "appeal to his base" as you put it. This has been going on since 1990. Heck, Congress passed measure in 1996 and a Secure Fence Act in 2006. There have been numerous Congressional Research Service reports outlining border security requirements, shortfalls, and high-risk areas requiring immediate attention as per the DHS and USBP. Trump pushes forward with action and all the sudden it's his hairbrained concept. Please.

I believe your point of contention or question in an attempt to discredit the need for such a wall was stated as "where" did the illegal enter, not "how".

In this case, the answer to "where" and "how" are the same, if it pertains to building a physical wall as a solution.

Where did I say building a wall was Trump's scheme? His "scheme" is to identify push-button issues that appeal to his base, and he pushes them, right or wrong. I doubt he has even read most of the legislation you linked. he has sycophants who tell him what will make him popular with enough people to serve his purposes. Yes, I have disdain for him, he's a slug.

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