[okie01]

Perry also knows 1200 miles of the border is a giant river.

FYI, the Rio Grande is not "giant". For most of the 1200 miles, it's maybe 50' wide and can be easily waded.

From Fort Hancock to Presidio, it's mostly salt cedar and sand...with an occasional puddle.

Your point stands however: The border is a river. And all a fence will do is give Mexico control of the river.

The Israelis know where to build fences. And where not to. There is no fence along the Jordan River, at the border with Jordan. Access to its water is too important -- for both livestock and humans.

As a consequence, the Jordan River border is secured by a patrol road, observation posts (well-armed) and sensors. No fence.

[Jim Noble]

Your point stands however: The border is a river. And all a fence will do is give Mexico control of the river. The Israelis know where to build fences. And where not to.

The fence should be 50 miles inside Mexico.

[newzjunkey]

Fantastic point about Israel. Thanks.