[sgtbono2002]

IMO we would only need troops on the border for the initial stop. A month or two at the most, When illegals found we are serious about stopping their walking across the desert they would soon slow to a point where a few border patrol agents could handle the problem.

The problem right now is we arent seriously trying to stop this illegal entry and Mexico and their people know it.

[Racehorse]

IMO we would only need troops on the border for the initial stop. A month or two at the most, When illegals found we are serious about stopping their walking across the desert they would soon slow to a point where a few border patrol agents could handle the problem.

Wishful thinking, I'm afraid.

If he were still around, Blackjack Pershing might offer a discouraging word or two.  He had some experience with military action on both sides of the border.

We're still looking for Pancho Villa, Candelerio Cervantes, Pablo Lopez, Francisco Beltran, and Martin Lopez.  And these guys are well over a hundred years old--or dead.  :-)

[righttackle44]

"The problem right now is we arent seriously trying to stop this illegal entry and Mexico and their people know it."

Only part of the problem, sgtbono2002. Another really hairy part of the problem is that some Mexicans are shooting at our guys.