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To: JayGalt

The Chinese several thousand years ago build a wall, across varying terrain. I’m sure we can do it with today’s technology


208 posted on 07/16/2023 6:45:55 PM PDT by Reno89519 (DeSantis 2024. Successful Governor, Honorable Veteran, Respectful, Respected.)
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To: Reno89519

Now I know you never looked at the terrain. You are talking through your hat. Trump never promised it. Border patrol don’t want it and many miles are not technically feasible.

The Rio Grande River runs along 1,254 miles of the border between Mexico and the United States and does not flow in a straight line—instead twisting, turning, and flooding regularly. Under the International Boundary and Water Commission, created in 1889 by the U.S. and Mexico, border barriers may not disrupt the flow of the Rio Grande. As a result, the current border fencing in Texas is located miles away from the border on private land owner’s property.
In addition, the mountain range at Otay Mesa in California makes it extremely impractical to construct a wall or fencing.
The Tohono O’odam Nation runs along 75 miles of the southwest border, and members of the tribe have already stated they will not allow a border wall to be built on their reservation. A wall would effectively cut the reservation in half and make movement across the border, and within the reservation, difficult. It would separate families and make it difficult for tribe members to care for burial sites located in Mexico. Additionally, federal law requires the federal government to consult with tribal governments before constructing on the land. Without the tribe’s support, the federal government could resort to condemning the land and removing it from the trust of the Tohono O’odam Nation.


216 posted on 07/16/2023 7:09:44 PM PDT by JayGalt (Convenience is the bait in which the true poison is concealed.)
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To: Reno89519

They were trying to keep enemies out. We’re having to fight them from within.


219 posted on 07/16/2023 7:16:36 PM PDT by MagaMatt (Sapere aude.)
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