Biometrics, opening of borders, etc. was decided over a year ago by Bush, Fox & Canada

Security and Prosperity Partnership Of North America ^ | March 31, 2006 | U.S. Dept. of Commerce

[FortRumbull]

The three leaders of North America agreed to advance the agenda of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) by focusing on five high priority initiatives:

. . . Smart, Secure Borders. Leaders agreed to complete the following activities, to contribute to smart and secure borders, over the next twenty-four months:

* Collaborate to establish risk-based screening standards for goods and people that rely on technology, information sharing and biometrics.

* Develop and implement compatible electronic processes for supply chain security that use advanced electronic cargo information to analyze risk and ensure quick and efficient processing at the border;

* Develop standards and options for secure documents to facilitate cross-border travel;

* Exchange additional law enforcement liaison officers to assist in criminal and security investigations; and,

* Develop coordinated business resumption plans at border crossings to ensure legitimate trade continues.

[FortRumbull]

So much for a democratic process. Some of the SPP initiatives make sense, some are a nightmare. On the whole, I would classify this as Scary, with a capital S.

[MNJohnnie]

So much for reading comprehension and Intellectual Honesty. Funny thing. Not one word in here about "Opening borders" or "Illegal Aliens". On the whole I would classify this as Silly with a capital S.

[backhoe]

It appears my "click the Pic" was prophetic:

For "Thunder on the Border," click the picture:

[ClaireSolt]

Only Luddites comment here.

[FortRumbull]

If you don't think that entire web site is all about the same thing the amnesty legislation is about, I can't help you. It advocates expediting the flow of people and goods across the N. American borders, but does NOTHING to keep us from being over run by illegals here to take advantage of a free ride. Which pretty much sums up the proposed legislation. That March 2005 summit meeting was essentially a treaty, but has the Senate vetted it?