The laws are already on the books that require enforcement and deportation. But we have failed to hold the politicians responsible. Pat Buchanan ran on that platform in 1996 and got nary a blip.
How about a citizens fund drive to raise money for the new fence.
"How about a citizens fund drive to raise money for the new fence."
I'm a poor college student but I'll volunteer to work for a month for free. I have experience with AutoCad and work for a contractor, although I've only done Electrical work. I guess I could help design the circuit for the lights.
In my opinion, the only reason he performed so well in 1992 and 1996 was because of his position on immigration.
In fact, it could be argued that his opposition to illegal immigration-and to a lesser extent, his position on trade-was the sole reason he succeeded to any degree in those presidential primaries.
What we need is another candidate of the caliber of Pete Wilson or Alan Simpson-perhaps pro-life-who is able to generate enough money-through SMALL donors, the base of the Republican Party, to make a credible run for president.
Just for the record, I voted for Pat in his primary back in '96 (the first primary I could legally vote in as a 19 year old). Then the rest of you voted for Dole of all people who got his a$$ handed to him by Billy Clinton.