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What we need is the U.S. military guarding our borders

Oh really now...you think that is smart? Maybe you never heard of the Posse Comitatus Act?

And we already have the National Guard, who do not fall under that act, assisting on the borders per Bush's directive. No, militarizing the border is not a solution.

"The PCA generally prohibits U.S. military personnel from interdicting vehicles, vessels and aircraft; conducting surveillance, searches, pursuit and seizures; or making arrests on behalf of civilian law enforcement authorities. Prohibiting direct military involvement in law enforcement is in keeping with long-standing U.S. law and policy limiting the military's role in domestic affairs."

"limiting the military's role in domestic affaris."

I think that is the rub. I do not believe defending our borders is a civilian function. If it were, INS wouldn't be handling immigration issues.

You're not Tom Ridge in disguise are you?? An ARMY of illegals pours across our borders EVERY NIGHT. If the Federal Government can't keep out invaders from our shores and borders, what good is it, really? Most libertarians beleive in extremely limited government functions, but even THEY recognize defense of our borders is one of the Federal Government's responisbilities.

I think the ONLY way we will ever get back control of our borders is with the military. It is an issue which transcends state and local jurisdictions and lines and is an issue that local government can't handle.

If the Russians still had Cossacks, I'd suggest we subcontract with them to do it for us - complete with horses, sabers, whips and lances.