Actually, believe it or not, I did a little. I suppose if I HAVE to take a strategic fence, I won’t be as upset as I would have been ;)
Honestly, RE costs...
Sometime when you are feelin’ froggy, as an experiment, grab a pen and paper and take to the logical conclusion the costs involved with Illegals in America. For example, Illegal busted with a bound of pot...then figure the cost from that arrest to ultimate deportation...or arrested for assault.DUI killing some one and the cost to that family for hospital/funeral etc.
It is an absolutely STAGGERING amount of cash well into the billions every single year. Then do a somple cost analysis based on the number of illegals you personally believe that a full fence would stop.
If the numbers add up, well, there ya go. Now here’s the thing. Don’t just think “Education” or “Hospital” as those 2 alone are in the billions. Think of day to day things you see. Like the insurance you and 150 million other pay in higher monthly premiums or the added pharmacy costs to offset welfare.
I think you will be VERY upset at the numbers you generate...then realize you missed about 75% of things you or I would never think of.
Come to think of it, I guess I did change my position somewhat. You’ve convinced me that the agricultural issues are not as significant as I once thought. I’ve read numerous discussions on the border fence and have never encountered the idea of canals.
I lived in AZ for several years and am aware of the extensive canal systems. It’s been a “duh!” moment for me. I can’t believe a canal system didn’t occur to me. I guess I’ve been here (TX) for so long that I’ve forgotten about such concepts.
I just recently told my kids a story about when I lived in AZ. Apparently, I said “on irrigation day.” They had no idea what that was, but after I explained it they decided it was “way cooler than our dumb old sprinkler system.”