It is very clear to me that the average Americans oppose Bush's border policies. While there appears to be increased crackdowns on illegals coming into the country, I would love to know the source. Is it Ridge or Bush? Given Bush's previous statements and his infatuation with Vicente Fox, the backstabber, I would find it hard to believe that Bush is behind the crackdown.
So the original question remains. Ridge has also previously shown himself to be soft on tightening border security and, as many citizen groups in the southern border states have demonstrated, the people are more than willing to do what the government won't.
Frankly, IMO, if the stakes were not so high in this election, this would be a great opportunity for voters to express their displeasure with many of Bush's policies. However, because the choices are so stark, this is NOT the election to carry out any protest and send any messages.
Perhaps in '06; just to make his last two years more difficult than his first two.
I have to wonder if the crackdowns will continue after the election in GWB wins. This all might just be a show for the election or maybe the president has woke up to the fact that illegal aliens are hurting this country in many ways.
I agree. I had planned to sit out this election as a protest against Bush but Kerry is beginning to scare me. Plus there is the Martin Frost v. Pete Sessions issue. Pete Sessions is my representative and has an excellent voting record on immigration and amnesty. Now Frost is running against Sessions because his (Frost) district was wiped out in redistricting. It is imperative we keep Sessions in TX-32.
There is never a dull moment around here!!