should the United States send the military down to guard our borders with Mexico?
448686
the Mexican government uses military to patrol their boarders so why can't we do the same? I don't see the problem there
1082922
Yeahhhh!  Let's be just like Mexico! That's something to aspire to.  I assume your point is that we shouldn't let Mexicans come across our borders because they don't let Americans in.  So basically, you're suggesting that we should adopt the social policies of a THIRD WORLD NATION!!
442486
Umm...no.  First of all, the United States has never stolen any land from Mexico.  We won a few wars.  We made the peace agreements.  Mexico legally signed their lands over to us.  And this all occurred close to 150 years ago.\n\nThe notion that they're going to take Texas and other Southwestern states "back" is ridiculous.  People are coming over the border to find work as there is very little in Mexico.\n\nAnd, even for a minute, the Mexicans are trying to take land "back" from the US, we would declare war on them before any of that would happen.  And then they would lose and they'd finally stop complaining.\n\nI don't think anyone should worry about that though, as the Mexican government can't seem to do anything correctly, anyway.
585093
It is an almost certainty. The President is calling for military personnel to defend our borders now.
603700
Yes...We should adopt Mexico's immigration policy
562782
Because of 911, we need to protect ourselves.  You didn't specifiy which border, but I think all borders should be protected by troops. (...all 4)of border police.\nI like the idea someone had of helping our neighboring countries improve their livelihoods so people would prefer to  only visit us.
640405
It is part of their job. When you join the guard the oath is to protect America from all threats both foreign and domestic. Fact - Illegal aliens are breaking the law. \n\nThe guard on the border is a great idea.\n\nIF (1) they are going to have any power to enforce the law. \nIF (2)they do more than just stand there and watch. It will be a waste of time if the illegals can just either walk over them or move down the road and run over the border. \n\nGive the troops the ability and means to keep illegals out. \n\nSupport the troops no matter where they are, Iraq , Afghanistan or the Mexican border.\n\nAlso the plan is to keep the troops there until more border guards are trained. How long that is depends on how smart the border guard trainees are.
229710
The Mexican government does not dictate anything to the US government or to any governement besides its own. \nThe debate is, among other things, wether to criminalize illegal immigrants and Mexico just wants the US to really think about it. Most countries will not tolerate any outside interference in regards to how they run their own government... that is one of the main reasons why countries are invaded.\nMexico patrols its southern border mostly because of US pressure because most latinamerican immigrants have to come to Mexico before going to the US and this also causes a lot of trouble for Mexico. There are lots of rapes and robberies going on not only on the south but all through Mexico and some of the most dangerous gangs (like La Mara Salvatrucha) are stablishing ang breaking havoc in Mexico before migrating to the US. \nMexico's economy is better than some ountries in Latin America and although the goal of most of the immigrants is not to stay permanently in Mexico they have to compete there for the available jobs, and in Mexico, Mexicans are willing to take any available job. We cannot afford to be choosy and say we are not worth a job so let the illegal immigrants take it.
840857
I suspect we can't afford the war we are already fighting.  I don't understand what you think he has to protect his people from.  Most of them on the northern border are waiting to wade across the river, and any additional military presence there would sure cut down on the illegal immigration problem.  As poor as Mexico is, I think the reason they don't crack down more on that is because it helps solve a problem for them.  They have fewer poor citizens to support, and those people often cross the border, get jobs and send money back home to family.  It's kind of a win-win for the government.
660047
its a great idea...but i wonder if we really have the troops to spare. we are getting spread pretty thin...personally i think the government should issue human hunting permits for 30 dollars a piece...id pay 90 bucks to go to the border and hunt some humans...
684764
There are no laws against using our military to secure our border.\n\nThere is a law against using the military to enforce Civil law without presidential authorization but this law does not apply to the National Guard.
389188
Apparently Mexico does on its southern border what it does not want the US to do on its southern border.  Mexico's stance is two-faced. What the US needs is a policy that mandates shooting anyone attempting to enter the US illegally.
511010
To wage a war against mexico would be in Americas best interest. All mexico has been doing for the past few years is make things more difficult for True Americans. their illegal immigrants are coming to America by the millions, stealing jobs, committing crimes , and possibly spying on America for a future war they plan on committing. Mexico has caused enough damage to America, and war would be completely necessary. Mexico would not have a chance of winning.
313308
it's not right because innocent people that are trying to get by are being sent away.  We should have mexico become one of our states.
801223
No, our military needs reasigned to our southern border.
1100026
You actually have a great idea. Make the Mexican immigrants join our military, and then have them guard the border against other Mexicans.
899128
The military should ship them all back from where they came from, and guard the borders.\n\nThey don't know who is crossing the borders from Mexico or Canada.  They could be terrorists.\n\nBring the troops home to take care of our own country.