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Those things are absolutely necessary, but longer term, and "under discussion" forever. They will fall victim to endless haggling and backroom deals by our "representatives" in D.C., as they have for years. An analogy: as I type this, we have a gaping wound spurting blood. We need to stop the bleeding immediately, then after the patient is stabilized, we can discuss the best means of repairing the wound, and preventing another one.

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Agree. But barriers can be penetrated. Lack of incentive actually easier to maintain. It has become a mantra that “they do not listen” but just how many folks have been out there offering something to listen to? Well I get the feeling the worm has turned and “they” realize they had pretty well better start listening. Why I keep bugging them

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The "barriers can be penetrated" argument is as old as all the other go-nowhere illegal migration topics. Discussion should follow the immediate ACTIONS of sealing the border and mass deportations. I have no interest in propping up the invaders. I don't care why they're here, they need to get out, and not another cent of my taxpayer dollars should go their way. Enough. "They" (our "representatives") only listen when constant, every minute of every day pressure is applied via phone calls, emails, snail mail, etc. As soon as you put down your phone or close your email to deal with your OWN job, family, life, "they" wander off and commence politicking and ignoring the real problems they've created. I don't trust them in the least. That's why I want the border sealed up tight, immediately, and mass deportations started, immediately. We can chit chat about incentives, etc. after those two items are efficiently handled.

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