For those who have been studying the border issue and the recent remarks against the President of the United States of America George W. Bush it seems that indeed there is a little bit of hypocrisy brewing in this whole thing. Recently a border issue Blog reported some historical day in which the Clinton/Gore administration prevented 3,143 Border Patrol agents from being hired during their administration. That will definitely be a thorn in the side for Hillary as she attempts a blood bath run for the White House as political sides draw their weapons for mortal combat. Now the AFL CIO is calling for worker visas for legal workers in a switch of heart and Hillary is a centrist running along side the middle ground and she is for tighter border security and echoes much of the Presidents remarks on the safety and security of the American people. And indeed and not to their credit or anyone's credit really but you know those border patrol agents are; 1.) Often not the brightest (IQ tests have shown); 2.) Often very sympathetic to illegals, as they have to hire Spanish speaking and thus are of the same ethnic origin, which is problematic and; 3.) Often a pretty dishonest bunch as far as personal ethics. (see recent FBI sting in AZ) And although I cannot say that, I know it to be fact, as I have met enough of these Border Patrol Agents and I know what I am talking about it seems hiring more of them is not going to make our country any more safe from International Terrorists. And although I may not have been in favor of the Clinton votes back then, I can tell you that all law enforcement is having labor recruitment issues, so we should also consider that issue as well. The answer to border security is not one of simply hiring more people or throwing money at a problem, we need a better plan and we need immediate if not sooner implementation. The American People deserve more than what they are getting on our nations borders. Consider this in 2006. |
