Maybe Hillary is correct on Border Security...but Drones and Infrareds?

[KoKo]

Makes me think of what's going on in Iraq and causes me to break out in hives,though. It reminds me of Rumsfeld..

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Border battler

Hilllary wants to build a U.S.-Mexico fence first — and she's right


Because she is effectively embracing both conservative and liberal goals, and because she attaches a caveat to each, she will be accused of Clintonesque parsing and wanting it both ways. She may well be guilty, but, on the basis of two conversations with her, I'm persuaded she believes in both border security and firm, practical measures to deal with those already here.

Most important, her support for a time lag between the two steps, with border security coming first by as much as two years, could be the right mix that breaks the congressional deadlock and solves much of the immigration problem.

-SNIP-

As for how to stem the tide of illegal immigrants, "A physical structure is obviously important," she said. "A wall in certain areas would be appropriate," as long as it was not a "dumb wall" that could be scaled or tunneled. Advocating "smart fencing," she added, "There is technology that would be in the fence that could spot people coming from 250 or 300 yards away and signal patrol agents who could respond."

She also talked of using drones and infrared cameras and, when asked, agreed that Israel's anti-terror wall, which she has seen, might help guide the U.S.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ideas_opinions/story/411104p-347791c.html

[saltpoint]

1. This issue doesn't have the feel of one that's going to go away

by next weekend.

It's going to be an interesting summer and fall leading up to the 06 midterms.