Could you give me an estimate of how many border patrol officers/soldiers it would take to seal off the Southern border. Then how many naval patrol boats it would take to seal off the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean? Then how many to seal off the Northern border?
Can you give me an estimate of the cost? Would we have to withdraw troops from Iraq or institute a draft?
Then who would replace the immigrant laborers? Will you repair roofs and clean septic systems, and pick melons in the hot Texas sun? Do you really think that the unemployed American office workers, managers, and foremen of the industries that have to relocate to Mexico to get employees will be willing to mow lawns for a living?
Sounds like you're afraid of hard work, and that you give up quickly in the face of adversity. Frankly, I don't give a rap what it would cost to secure our borders from these Islamic barbarians. We had a huge military during the Vietnam era, and if we need to do some sort of "Border Guard" draft thing then go for it.
There are other means to discourage illegals from entering our country than just putting up a wall. We can begin to treat those who get caught like the criminals they are, and quickly deport others who get caught after the fact. Drop them off in the Congo for all I care. The idea is to make it more difficult for illegals to enter, and to punish or deport those who get caught, thereby creating a strong deterrent.
We are at war for God's sake, and these are people who are very motivated to kill us and destroy our way of life. It's time to get angry and stop fooling around, it's time to get CREATIVE. We could find volunteers to help patrol our borders, we could pay retired police and military men to do the job by giving them a moderate salary or an increase in their pensions. Government could grant young citizens help with college tuition if they volunteer for Border Patrol duty for one year. There are a thousand ways to get the job done. And do it we MUST.