These Neighbors Are Good Ones Without a New Fence

“I hate to see a fence anywhere,” is a quote by Pat Nixon, the first lady. This quote remarks the fences placed along the American borders which try to prevent people to cross the border illegally. This very fence resembles the varying differences of opportunities for many, especially Mexicans trying to escape the hardships which many of them face in their homeland. Many of who try to cross the border to live the good life, to live the American dream which is constantly talked about in films. I agree with the first lady’s quote, I too hate to see a fence separating people. For me personally, it really doesn’t seem like the humane thing to do, but realistically I can see why it must be done. Today, people cannot be trusted. We live in an era where often our trust of others is abused. No matter what, you will always have certain individuals you are the black sheep, who ultimately ruin the fun and freedom of others. Although the fence doesn’t stop people from sneaking in, it sure does a lot to prevent others from thinking the possibility of crossing over into the United States. But while the fence has certainly tried to stop illegal immigrants to cross over, it has not done enough on the crackdown of smuggling illegal drugs. Criminal Organizations will use any advantage they see to do their crime. It’s obvious that this fence would do little to prevent the smuggling of drugs because the fence is easily accessible to many, especially outsiders. While homeland security tries to stop the smuggling of drugs and immigrants, in reality, a fence really doesn’t do much to stop these problems. I would put more patrol officers along the border as well as turn the fence into a concrete wall, but obviously this would cost too much money for the government which they are not willing to spend.



The New York Times
Article by: Randal C. Archibold
National: Page A14
Wednesday, October 22, 2008