I live within 10 miles of the US/Mexican border. So I, of all people, realize what a critical issue it is. Candidates can and should address the issue but talk of sending troops will not help one get elected. So in that sense I am happy to see Perry with foot once again firmly planted in mouth. But the reality of our actually sending troops is scant so he was just blowing smoke — expensive smoke as I believe this will hurt him when he tries explaining it at the next debate.
Its a huge and dire situaion. This is only one option but Perry is open to it should it be necessary and if Mexico wants our help. Are you saying that this should never be an option?