Border Wall Pros And Cons

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I am a naturalized US citizen and one of many Americans who supports President Donald Trump's idea of the construction of a US/Mexico border wall. It is needed for a few reasons, I believe it will reduce unauthorized access to America, block drug smugglers, and prevent terrorists from entering through the back door. A border wall is seen as a tool that, with accompanying technology, will allow the United States Border Patrol to improve enforcement. A 2010 Rasmussen phone survey indicated that approximately 59 percent of United States citizens supported a border wall to control immigration. Studies have shown that only a small amount of voters were not in favor of the construction of the wall but after American Consulate employees were murdered …show more content…

However, the US Border Patrol still see the wall or fence as an enhancement to successful mission accomplishment which is to apprehend those who try to enter the United States illegally. This also allows them to concentrate on targeted enforcement and enable them to do more with less.

Completely fencing the border would leave numerous openings or ports of entry for vehicles, trucks, and railroads, allowing trade, travel, and border tourism. The mere sight of the border fence is considered a major deterrent to individuals and small groups trying to cross. It has been suggested that a small fee is charged for the crossing which would help finance construction of the wall, paying back the cost over time. Another suggestion by president Trump was to have Mexico pay for the wall, but we all know that both suggestions were shut …show more content…

Mexico experiences a high level of corruption because of the low salaries of government employees. The Mexican police and military stationed on the U.S.-Mexico border and at ports of entry have been accused of rape, robbery, and physical assault on unauthorized individuals crossing through Mexico from Central and South America. Both the Mexican police and military seek them out throughout Mexico, particularly at Mexico’s southern border, to take their money and/or deport them. Women have been sexually assaulted, and unauthorized migrants are alleged to have been beaten to death. Recent corruption concerns involve bribery and intimidation of Mexican and even American law enforcement and government officials by drug trafficking

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