[eastforker]

Cuz it is so impractical. How do you close waterways and forest. I can get in a boat on the canadian border and travel to some fish camp in the USA totaly undetected, impossible to stop if determined and thats what the terrorist would do if you closed the main ports of entry, however, if the main ports are kept open we have a chance to identify these guys and detain them. I think we have caught quite a few trying to get in that way.

[Pro-Bush]

I agree that it is almost impossible to stop all illegal crossings, but how about a few more planes/helicopters, maybe some cameras, foot patrols??

I just want to see forward progress in respect to protecting our borders. Anything would be welcomed! Citizen patrols. ....Lots of retired folks would love to volunteer, like in WW II, looking out for German subs on the East Coast. At least make an effort to stop this crap, I say.