LOL. I won't blast on your for your opinions. But I will point out the following...
From the article-
Kris Kobach, who was a counsel to the attorney general under John Ashcroft, told a House subcommittee last week that one of the most unusual aspects of the Senate bill is a provision -- slipped into the more-than-800-page bill moments before the final vote -- that would require the United States to consult with the Mexican government before constructing the fencing.
Given the above excerpt, it is reasonable to surmise that not all of the 79 senators voted against the fence for the reasons you stated.
What amazes me (frustrates is a better word) is the amount of BS that goes into these constructing these bills. Common sense is dead to these people.
I think we are talking about two different bills ~ the first one had the clause about checking with the Mexicans on the fence, and the second one is a much shorter bill which merely funds the fence (if it ever gets approved).
"Common sense is dead to these people"
They work for BIG Business interests in both parties.
They could care less what the GOP grassroots thinks.
I hope Lindsey Graham gets his tail kicked out in 06