(02-12-2019, 11:12 AM)B2hibry Wrote: The few details that have emerged are a non-starter. There appears to be less than $1.5 for barriers (vehicle), no wall. This is even lower than the bill offered up before the shutdown. In addition, Dems are looking to cap detention bed spaces after lowering the number from current levels. This means current overages must be released into the wild while waiting for a hearing. We already know how this works. Dems are also looking to put language in the bill that would prevent the POTUS from shifting funds to build wall segments during a declared emergency. So, all in all, so-called negotiations went backward. Let's also not forget, the Dems want to raise the debt ceiling and will be looking to use this as a bargaining chip if not already attached to this proposal.

http://fortune.com/2019/02/10/border-wal...reak-down/

That should alarm any sensible person.

To address the first part in bold, vehicle barriers will do nothing to stop the flow of human and/or drug trafficking coming across the border EVERY DAY.  While yes there are places where vehicles are used to cross, much more of the problem is from foot traffic.

Regarding the second part in bold.  That's the same as saying lower the number of beds in prisons and let law breakers go free.  Jail is full?  Just let that rapist or child molester go free with a slip of paper that says that he needs to report to court.

Liberals fail to understand that the problem isn't "families looking for a better life".  The problem is the illicit and very dangerous trade(s) that goes on, that being human trafficking, drug smuggling, rapes and gang members entering the country.

In my opinion, President Trump should sign the bill to at least get something going, but it doesn't solve the major problem.  I don't mind aiding immigrants that are willing to work and searching for a better life with VERY limited government aid (my tax dollars) as long as they do it properly and legally.

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