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A Border Fence As the Solution?

By immigrationprof

The Houston Chronicle ran a crisp article summmarizing the controversy over the proposed fence between the United States and Mexico. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3551212.html

I see only two possible problems: (1) although it will cost millions, it is unlikely to reduce undocumented immigration (read “where there is a will, there is a way”); and (2) a fence is likely to make the Mexican government angry and contribute to anti-Mexican feelings in the United States. The House’s border bill includes a provision for building a fence along parts of the border. Next spring, the Senate will consider the proposal.

KJ