Border Sensationalism

It is a sad state of affairs when citizens feel it is necessary to step in and do the job the government is unwilling to do.  I do not agree with the beliefs of the National Socialist Movement, if indeed the individual to which the article linked below refers is sympathetic with their cause.  What I do find interesting is the sensationalism of the title to the article.  It certainly speaks of an agenda designed to paint proponents of a protected border in the worst possible light.

Man with neo-Nazi ties leading patrols in AZ

Have Mercy on the Illegals: Enforce the Border

Here's a thought for you.  Enforcing the laws of our country and preventing Illegal Aliens from entering could be an act of mercy. 

Immigrant deaths in Arizona desert soaring in July

Armed Escorts Necessary to Do Job in New Mexico

It's a sad state of affairs when workers need armed escorts in order to do their job.  The article linked below is just another example of how the Federal Government's failure to secure our border is costing us.

Armed Escorts to Accompany New Mexico Livestock Inspectors

I do take exception to the following clip from the article:

Illegal activity, such as human and drug trafficking, has "pretty much been shut down" in Luna County since 2005, Cobos said, but he acknowledged the "big potential for violence" at any time.


I don't believe for one minute that it has "pretty much been shut down".

Help: Guest Worker Program Wanted

Farm labor -- particularly seasonal labor in fruit and vegetable farming -- is a difficult issue. Most of the jobs last for only short periods and are difficult, back-breaking, hot, laborious jobs. They are jobs that few U.S. workers will take. They often are for low wages.

Just across the border to the south of many large agricultural areas where fruits and vegetables are primary crops, live large numbers of unemployed, or underemployed, workers who would jump at the chance to gain additional income by working in the fields. They are hindered from doing so by the border.

Border security is a major issue for our country. It is one that I won't dwell on in this post. It is also a factor in how to deal with the issue of migrant labor from south of the border.

It is time for a guest worker program. It must be part of a larger immigration reform that provides for border security. It is important for agriculture and therefore important to the U.S. consumer who desires -- and even demands -- low-cost, reliable food supplies.