In the Thursday vote, Mitt Romney also joined the Democrats, and it makes sense the other guy from Utah voted the same. I think eminent domain may be one of the issues. Some ranchers and farmers along the border don’t want their land seized especially if it block access to water. I am a little confused as to why President Trump thinks the wall already built has helped San Antonio which is more than 100 miles from the wall. Also, the wall does nothing to help stop the drugs and other things crossing the border at urban check points if only one in five vehicles is checked. There are appropriate places for a wall, but much more needs to be spent on vehicle entry by road and by sea, and checking out the 3/4 million overstayed visa people.
Some ranchers and farmers along the border don’t want their land seized
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We don’t want our land invaded, which is the larger issue. I get your points but the overriding concern is stopping the flood of people pouring into our country. The costs of this invasion (in financial, social, legal, and cultural terms) are becoming an existential threat. We cannot ENDLESSLY absorb large segments of Latin and South America, much less the people sneaking in from other countries.
In short, concerns over eminent domain are insignificant compared to the larger issue of protecting Americans. Its like worrying about the paint on a building when the structure is crumbling.
As far as Mitt Romney is concerned, watch his votes. I can assure you this won’t be the only time he joins the Democrats.
We need a wall from sea to sea.