wasn't tightening border security something the president promised when he ran for office?
612825
It's just one of the many things he promised and didn't follow through on.  Sigh.  When will we learn?
730734
The Border Patrol in AZ have already noticed an increase in apprehensions and attempted crossing in my state.\nI think it was 5 years they had to prove they had been in the US.It wont be that easy to fabricate because there is also the fine and payment of back taxes that must be paid,along with a clean police back ground check.\nI'm sure many are coming here already in anticipation of it but they may be in for a rude awaking.There were a lot of conservative Democrats that were elected or retained their seats so,don't expect this to happen any time soon.There are far too many variables for elation of the illegal aliens...just yet.
496629
It is about time the President got back to the people that stood behind him for two elections.\n\nStanding firm in his convictions won the White House , kept the White House and is what is needed now to keep the borders safe.  \n\nWhen President Bush tries to make all the crying liberals and bleeding hearts happy is when his poll numbers go down. \n\nKick every last illegal immigrant out of the United States and to hades with any type of amnesty. Illegal immigrants broke the law to get here - it is time they pay for their crime.
692761
Um, I don't think the timing is relevant, except that some politicians are looking ahead to the November elections, which is pretty much what politicians always do.\n\nBush ran on immigration reform and a guest worker program as part of his election platform: look it up.\n\nThe House passed the Bill saying the border should be secured and illegal immigrants should be made felons in December.  Thereafter there were a bunch of polls that said all majorities were against illegal immigration, but the majority would accept a stronger border with a guest worker program. The Senate put together its Bill outline.  Then came the marches.  THEN this became a hot topic.\n\nThis issue may be one reason Bush's support declined, but it didn't come up as a result of that decline.  I think Bush wants this as part of his legacy, and always has wanted this.
630051
If anything the minutemen are making the job of the border patrol easier. i dont think that the idea to leak information  came from the border patrol. my guess is that it came from politicians that want hispanic votes and the pressure tricked down to the border patrol.
593055
no, did you listen to his speech last night?  He wants to try to stop ILLEGAL immigrants, while opening LEGAL immigration chances.  He just wants to stop the illegals, while allowing people to come here legally.\n\nas he said, we are a country of immigrants and it will stay that way.
707926
Excellent article..\nExcellent point..\nI agree 100%...\nUnfortunately, No president since Dwight  Eisenhower has \ndone his duty in defending our borders against illegal immigrants.\nShame on all of them for this betrayal of their sworn duty...
822599
The Secure Fence Act was HR 6061, not HB4377. You either read the wrong bill, or didn't read it thoroughly. Your information is incorrect. I've included a link to the actual text below.\n\nupdate: I see you have posted a link. That's to the failed bill in the House, which was an attempt to amend immigration law. It is not the bill that the President signed to allow building of the wall.
199482
Of course not.  What is the point to soverignty if you cannot secure your borders?  If you want to see how it works with open immigration, check out Britain or Canada.\n\nMost people don't realize this, since the Mexican government is always complaining about our immigration enforcement, such as it is, but Mexico has strict border enforcement on the southern border.  You cannot just walk into Mexico from Central America and check into a hospital for free, collect welfare, and cast your votes.  Nevertheless, this is what Mexico demands of us.
1176242
Republican Senators and even Kennedy are hinting they would compromise with a 'close border first then do the rest' approach they previously rejected.  However, what exactly that means isn't clear.  They do seem to be changing their position at least slightly, however.
778160
I remember hearing about that. It's too bad they didn't execute them all a long time ago. As for Bush, I don't understand whats wrong with him. I've been asking for years why is he so bent on pleasing President Fox and the Mexican government at the expense of these two young girls and their families. Maybe he's thinking about running for president in Mexico after 2008 or maybe he's got a deal worked out with Mexico to hide him, after they go after him for war crimes. Anyway, I'm still distrustful after he tried to allow the port deal to the Saudis. Keep e'm coming girl. I don't care what they say, your making strong points.
738984
No, that wasn't on the ballot.  The problem is none of the politicians want to close the borders or deport the ILLEGAL, illegal aliens!\n\nThe illegal aliens broke into the country and lie, steal cheat anyone and everyone!  They don't want to assimilate or learn English.  \n\nThey just want to take over and Americans are tired of it!\n\nILLEGAL ALIENS ARE BLEEDING US JUST LIKE THE IRAQ WAR IS BLEEDING US!
838779
Well, it means he was politically misguided!\n\nBush tried to argue against Democrats who are against 'free-trade' (like Pat Buchanan), which (IMHO) is one of the only things he got right; If you believe in freedom of trade, you can't stop that belief at an artificial border.\n\nBut his conviction that the way to convince everyone (of the superiority of the free market model) is to shoot at people leaves me baffled!
330430
I'd lock the doors... so that means shutting down the borders and not allowing travel.  It wouldn't work.  Getting smart politicians and becoming more strict is what is necessary.  Illegal aliens that have babies in the U.S -- too bad, go home with your baby in tow.
527509
Yes\nHe Is Hearing The Demands Of The Citizens\nHe Has No Choice But To Comply\n\nIf  The Federal Govt Does NOT Put A Military Presense At The Border\nThe Citizens Will Put An Armed Militia At The Border\n\nBush And His People Are Aware Of This
618006
WE will never know!!! A better question is, How many TERRORISTS have sneaked into this country across the mexican border??!!!!!! THEY know how EASY it is to sneak in here too!!!!!!!!! If we had a president with any balls, he would have CLOSED the borders BEFORE 9-11, when there was "chatter" that something BIG was going to happen in the U.S.!!! NOW,six years LATER, he decides to put the guard on the border. But, it's NOT to keep out terrorists, it's ALL FOR SHOW!!!!!!!!!
1024063
No - the President did not blunder - he only lied.\nHis intention was to invade Iraq regardless of WMD - the reasons put out were just a smoke screen of lies.