A state lawmaker believes Arizonans are so frustrated with illegal immigration that they're willing to raise fees -- and possibly tax themselves -- to build a fence along the state's southern border.
The idea has some support from those who live with the problem of border crossers, like Jack Ladd whose Cochise County ranch includes about 10 1/2 miles along the border. Bud Strom, whose ranch comes within a quarter mile of the border, also likes the idea.
Rep. Russell Pearce, R-Mesa, is crafting a measure to ask voters next year to spend the money to erect a climb-proof fence wherever possible from Yuma to east of Douglas.
The idea got a chilly reception from Cochise County Supervisor Paul Newman whose district includes a large stretch of border land -- including Ladd's property. He said it would be a waste of state money, as federal officials have plans to build their own fence.
Newman said a fence will "resolve nothing," saying the real solution is a good guest worker program.
Here's some info on Newman that I wrote back in February:
Newman, What Are You Smoking Now?
Paul Newman, a supervisor of Cochise County, Arizona is more concerned about the activities of US citizens than he is about illegals. Sierra Vista Herald article has the details.
What's the matter Paul, afraid your marijuana shipment might be delayed? Folks, this is one reason why we have such major border problems. Too many of our "representatives" have no respect for the law and think they do not have to abide by or enforce that with which they do not agree.
Newman is an out of touch, loose cannon and a disgrace to Cochise County. Hopefully that will be fixed next election.
Also, I happen to know the rancher, Bud Strom, who spent three decades in the US Army before retiring as a brigadier general. I suspect his opinion has a lot more value than Newman's. You have only to meet Bud once and you respect him forever.
If the Federal government will not protect our property, liberty and lives then we must look to other means.
What's the matter Paul, afraid your marijuana shipment might be delayed? Folks, this is one reason why we have such major border problems. Too many of our "representatives" have no respect for the law and think they do not have to abide by or enforce that with which they do not agree.
Newman is an out of touch, loose cannon and a disgrace to Cochise County. Hopefully that will be fixed next election.
Also, I happen to know the rancher, Bud Strom, who spent three decades in the US Army before retiring as a brigadier general. I suspect his opinion has a lot more value than Newman's. You have only to meet Bud once and you respect him forever.
If the Federal government will not protect our property, liberty and lives then we must look to other means.
2 comments:
A good guest worker program might be the answer, but a good one of those would include measures to keep illegal aliens from entering, and encourage legal ones. I'm so tired of hearing non solutions to this problem, wrapped in rhetoric.
I hope your state has the desire to raise their taxes for this fence. It's much more than a fence, it's a statement, a profound one.
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