Border Security

Personally, I believe the biggest threat to the security of the United States is the porous nature of our borders. Although there are undoubtedly illegal crossings occurring on the northern border, the southern border along Mexico is obviously the biggest problem. For several months I lived a few miles from the U.S.-Mexican border in Southwest Texas. During my short stint there I personally experienced no problems stemming from the illegal immigrants, but I spoke to many long-time residents who were fed up with the crime perpetrated by illegals crossing their property on their way to San Antonio or God-knows-where.

The trouble caused by illegal border crossers affects Arizona perhaps more than any other state. There is a reporter named Leo Banks who writes for the Tucson Weekly, and he has reported extensively on these problems and how they affect those who live near the border. Here are three fairly recent articles written by Mr. Banks: Under Siege, Other Than Mexicans, and Images from the Battleground