Haha.. my apologies. I must have glanced right over it. :) Thanks for pointing out my error.

Please re-read my initial comment.

Yeah.. I didn’t realize you were responding to comments from one year previous. :) Please cite the section you’re referring to next time so I know the context of your comment.

I would then add to my previous comment that the wall itself isn’t evil, it’s the purpose for which it is intended. Our wall is intended to enforce borders that have been previously created and defined. Whether it’s a slew of human sentries creating a virtual wall, or a bunch of bricks and metal, the effect is the same. Those who oppose the wall in essence favor open immigration and detest the border patrol, since they serve the same purpose.

The main difference between our proposed border fence and the Berlin wall is that the former is to keep aliens out, while the latter was to keep citizens in. Big difference, in my opinion.

Evil? Why is a fence inherently evil?

It’s not about what side it’s built on, it’s about who is accountable for its construction and maintenance.

Taking charge of our national security implies that we must build our own fence. Were we to rely on Mexico do to so, a simple bribery at the gate would allow anybody through, since money buys anything down south. We cannot outsource our responsibility to another country, for we could not hold them accountable for their actions (or inaction).

What would your reaction be if Mexico volunteered to build a fence on their side of the border?

I think that if we don’t like the current immigrant situation, we need to seriously rethink NAFTA, which is in my opinion at least part of the root cause of our problems today.

You say, “the law must be obeyed.” Great. So, instead of the current hypocrisy in which we have a law on the books that would kill us if enforced, let’s change the law so that the real economic survival needs of our country are no longer illegal. Then there’s no problem, right?

The main difference between our proposed border fence and the Berlin wall is that the former is to keep aliens out, while the latter was to keep citizens in. Big difference, in my opinion.

I’m not saying we should alienate the Mexican government. However, they have profited on our dime for far too long, and this threatened action (of going to the U.N. to complain about us building a fence on our own soil) shows their unwillingness to face the facts and fix their own problems. Sure, we can help (and we are helping), but like the mother bird kicking her babies out of the nest so they can best learn to fly, so too we must cut the umbilical cord Mexico has been fed through so that they can develop their own atrophied muscles of internal government.

I agree that Mexican Americans have made a significant contribution to our society. I’d be very interested to see what would happen if we had a mass deportation of all illegal aliens. The fast food industry would go belly up, hotels would be filthy, and hospital finances would no longer be in the red.

On a higher scope, there are some interesting scriptures that talk about the Gentiles (us) carrying the remnants of the house of Israel (the latins) upon our shoulders and in our arms. I’ll be posting about this in days to come. Because of this view, I’m not opposed to supporting and assisting the latin people. I do, however, feel that the law must be obeyed. Building a wall to keep illegals out is a simply way to facilitate that necessity.

I oppose building a fence between our nations. I remember clearly seeing the Berlin wall while ti was operational. I also think we need to avoid alienating the Mesican government. I do, however,still believe we have the legal right and responsibility to protect our borders. I guess what I’m saying is that I don’t have any answers. It’s true that the economic situation in Mexico needs to improve.

And we need to recognize and celebrate the contributions Mexican Americans have made to both our national economy and our culture.