[ExpandNATO]

My point is that we should be looking at enforcing our laws, laws already on the books, instead od yelling for the military at our borders.

Why not both?

Securing the borders (either a beefed up border patrol or the military or both) means fewer illegals get in making the life of local law enforcement easier, because they no longer have to deal with a flood.

[caisson71]

Because our military is supposed to be trained to "kill" the enemy. We never want to unleash our potent military on our soil. AND, we can't have it both ways. We can reorganize and properly staff INS, Coast Guard or the border patrol but NEVER should compromise our military for the sake of shortsighted goals.........that's why!