Oh! So that is your educated guess based on anicdotal evidence. It doesn't come from an actual study or think tank. Your opinion is only as good as your observations and analysis, and/or your honesty for that matter. I'm not not saying you're not acurate you but only a fool believe what he is told without question. The fact that you think I should accept your opinion at face value reflects poorly on your reasoning.
Of course, not a think tank does not have and never will have access to the information, while we (CBP) do.
People only believe sources they believe in. It’s a belief system thing. Any source they do not believe in, regardless of the validity of the source is unbelievable.
Take Hilary and her new stance on border security. Very few Republicans believe she is serious or will follow through with her position due to their belief that she is untrustworthy.
I don't expect you to believe me and could care less if you do, but that does not change the fact that it's true. You can feel free to trust the politicians and the so called think tanks they commission to confirm their views or counter the views of their political rivals, or you can trust the people on the ground with first hand experience.