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 In the video "Underreported: How Building a Border Wall Changed San Diego," the author states - "In 1986, the San Diego Border Patrol sector accounted for approximately one-third of all apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border. Today, it accounts for only a small fraction. How did the region go from one of the busiest sectors for illegal border crossings to one of the most secure?" It's the fence, stupid! The Secure Fence Act of 2006 "was introduced on September 13, 2006 by Congressman Peter T. King, Republican of New York. In the House of Representatives, the Fence Act passed 283–138 on September 14, 2006.[2] On September 29, 2006 – the Fence Act passed in the Senate 80–19" providing for "at least two layers of reinforced fencing" (Wikipedia). Included among those Senators who voted for this act were Sen. Barrack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton. President George W. Bush signed it into law on October 16, 2006. As Robert Frost, that great American poet, wrote: "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors" - when we are able to manage how much give and take we have with our neighbors, we and they can have happy and constructive relationships. But when we're unable to manage a relationship, it becomes abusive - they ask us to give and give, or they simply take and take without asking: that's called theft. Watch the full video to get the whole story! And subscribe below to get our free weekly newsletter: |