Think of it this way...the MSM and administration MAY want to play down the security risks associated with the southern border, but at least that's getting some play. Why doesn't the same debate happen for our northern border? Why is NOTHING ever mentioned about the US-Canadian border?
Could it be that Canada is our number 1 trading partner? Nah...couldn't be....
They were planning to attack within Canada though, not in the US...
The Millenium bomber came through the Canadian border. It was mentioned.
The Northern border doesn't represent the same kind of threat that the Southern border does. First, Canada has better control over its borders than does Mexico. For the most part, any would-be terrorist would have to enter via air.
Second, the only land border Canada shares is with the US, unlike Mexico, which shares a border with Guatemala and Belize. The government and police of Canada are not corrupt like Mexico's.
Third, there is not a great wealth disparity between the US and Canada nor are there the same kinds of demographic pressures.
Finally, we have an excellent working relationship with Canadian intelligence and law enforcement officials, which allow us to share data and intelligence information, including lookout lists. In fact, US immigration and customs officials are stationed inside Cananda, so you can clear US Customs inside Canada.
Could it be that Canada is our number 1 trading partner? Nah...couldn't be....
No, it has more to do with the fact that Canada is not a third world country with a corrupt government. It is a member of NATO and the G8.
FYI: Guess who is our number 2 trading partner? Surprise, it is Mexico. According to 2004 fgures [Economist], The US sends 13.9% of its exports to Mexico [compared to 22.4% to Canada] and 11.5% of our imports come from Mexico [compared to 19% from Canada].
The US is Mexico's biggest trading partner by far with 88.7% of its exports going to the US and 67.7% of its imports coming from the US. Canada is in a similar position with 84.6% of its exports going to the US and 72.7% of its imports coming from the US.