>>Most people would agree that the National Guard on the borders is a good start; but they also are wary enough to not settle for mere words.<<
There are a number of unsettled points
Will the National Guard be federalized and yet operating within the states?
Will they have the same limiting instructions as the border patrol?
What will they do when they are shot at as happens with the minutemen and border patrol?
Will we change enforcement inland?
Will there be a renewed call for amnesty.
Those are all good points. I'm skeptical, just because of the President's history on this issue. If he does take real action to secure the border (hoping against hope), it will be because of political pressure, not because he really sees a need.
Will the National Guard be federalized and yet operating within the states?
I refer you to the NG lead by "Black Jack" Pershing who were chasing Poncho Villa around before we entered WWI>
Will they have the same limiting instructions as the border patrol?
Nooooo, if shot at, return fire.
What will they do when they are shot at as happens with the minutemen and border patrol?
Look at the previous answer.
Will we change enforcement inland?
no, we'll just start it.LOL
Will there be a renewed call for amnesty.
not if we have anything to do with it...
amnesty was tried under Reagan and look what it got us!