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That's not what I am saying. Simcox had a duty to know what the issues are and what the cost would be before presenting detailed specifications of the fence he was going to build, post it on his website and collect donations based on those specs.

779 posted on 07/09/2006 9:22:39 PM PDT by Texasforever (I have neither been there nor done that.)

To: Texasforever

Simcox had a duty to know what the issues are and what the cost would be before presenting detailed specifications of the fence he was going to build, post it on his website and collect donations based on those specs.

Really? I imagine the costs of getting a border wall approved would be rather substantial, with a lot of give-and-take between the county and the builders. I guess you don't have much experience with local development issues.

The point is, much of what is being done is symbolic, just as having volunteers over short sections of the border is mostly symbolic. But symbols are very powerful in today's politics, and I doubt anyone who has donated money for the fence is gonna bitch about some of the money being needed for local planning approval and fighting left-wing lawsuits.

782 posted on 07/09/2006 9:25:40 PM PDT by dirtboy (When Bush is on the same side as Ted the Swimmer on an issue, you know he's up to no good...)

To: Texasforever

That is another thing that bothers me. If you don't have the land to build it, can you actually say you're going to, especially if you're relying on donated land and don't have firm commitments?

809 posted on 07/09/2006 9:48:01 PM PDT by Amelia (If we hire them, they will come.)

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