Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

Security measures are needed to insure community safety etc. but Immigrants should legally pursue citizenship but the process should be made easier and feasible. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Ivy, VA

YES and if needed line the military up along the border to shoot anyone coming across illegally, this would also put a stop to other border crossing crimes such as smuggling. 9 years ago from a Republican in Phoenix, AZ

Yes! Why don't you have a watch tower of some type posted every 4th a mile? An electronic surveillance tower at every 4th mile... a 2 or 3 manned tower every mile... a 4-6 man post with 2 to 4 land vehicles every 5 miles... A post with a dedicated helipad every 10 miles with the capacity to land 2 copters as well as have a detention center that can humanitarianism cram 100's of people in it for review... the actual helipad port with 2 to 4 copters every 25 miles... each station equipped with long range high powered inferred lights to help assist nigh vision imaging systems... while having the boarders patrolled by crews 1 to 2 humans with 2 to 4 dogs?

Topped off for all of that, each human operated station has its own solar and batter power system that provides power to both, its own tower, the 4th mile electronic towers and a backup power to adjacent human operated towers as well as water wells at every 10 mile post supplying water to all the other post to help aid in self-sustaining abilities to reduce over all contentious use cost?

And don't waste my time with telling me "it cost to much," when those high cost are the result of out of control excessive regulations that drive up the cost. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Huntsville, TX

I live in Texas, and often work along the Border, which has become the Berlin Wall of North America for the legal crossings by families and workers. The red herring is "security." We need to protect ourselves from the narcotrafficantes, who are the…. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Dallas, TX

If you heavily prosecute employers who hire illegal immigrants, then those companies will be forced to offer living wages that Americans are wiling to work for or shut down. That's how capitalism works. If illegals can't work, they have no reason…. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Manhattan, NY

Yes, only for people who are coming in without any intentions of becoming legal citizens. However they need to make it simpler for people to achieve citizenship. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Lake Villa, IL

YES! We need to close our borders. Only those coming in legally should be allowed. CLOSE THE BORDERS and make people come in through certain places legally. And keep track of those who come in on green cards or work visas to make sure that they aren't…. 9 years ago from a Republican in Rockville, MD

Yes but I would term it that we should do what ever needs to be done to secure our borders. And if the Federal govt won't do it the state should have the right to do it and bill the feds for the added law enforcement to accomplish it. 9 years ago from a Republican in Rutland, VT

We cannot adequately police our very long borders, either south OR north without devoting massive resources to the task. I think we would be better off making entry easier and less expensive so long as folks register. To my mind, it's more important…. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Clear Creek, IN

What is needed is strict/strong penalties for any employer hiring illegal immigrants and the same for landlords who provide housing. Added border security would not be required as illegal immigration into the country would be negligible if income and housing…. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Immigrants come for jobs and a better life. Strong sanctions for employers who hire illegal immigrants will reduce illegal immigrations. Institute temporary work visas will reduce illegals. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Wilsonville, OR

The military's primary function is the DEFENSE of the US. They should be responsible for border security. We should, therefore, have plenty of assets to cover the borders. Access to temporary work visas should also be easier for those wanting to immigrate.…. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Chicago, IL

It is the job of the United States government to protect and secure our borders. They should worry about doing their job, before worrying about how to cater to ILLEGALS. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Beaverton, OR

Yes, but only the Federal government should control border access and it needs to do a much better job. Remove the incentive for illegal workers by punishing employers who hire persons who don't have the legal right to work here. 9 years ago from a Green in Garden City, ID

Yes. Maintain a fully physically secure Mexican border. Maintain a policy of shooting anyone seen crossing the border illegally. Increase security at all seaports. Increase security for coastal areas near the Canadian border. Increase electronic surveillance…. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Lewisburg, WV

Border security is another aspect of Immigration - we need to have a policy which allows immigration of working, tax-paying families but discourages those looking for handouts. 9 years ago from a Republican in M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI

Yes, and remove citizenship by birth when parents are not us citizens or legal immigrants. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Montpelier, VT

Bring troops home and post them on all our borders including Canada. 9 years ago from a Republican in Lovejoy, MO

Yes, and move towards less strict immigration policy, but do not reward those who have chosen illegal means to immigrate in the past. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Morrisville, PA

The immigrants legal record is all that should matter. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Pacifica, CA

Open borders, but only after all the hand outs end. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Anchorage, AK

Allow Deadly force against violators. 9 years ago from a Republican in Huntsville, AL

No, enforce current laws and punish severely any U.S. company/business that employs illegal immigrants knowingly. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Mountain View, CA

I think we are not actually looking at reasonable ways to control the borders. I dislike the bulk of what I have heard suggested. The current ideas are ONLY about making someone richer. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Aurora, CO

Yes, at the border only. Eliminate checkpoints violating citizens rights inside of the country. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Richmond Hill, GA

Allow the bordering states to manage their own border security. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Sachse, TX

No, streamline the process to make it easier for an immigrant to become a citizen. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Chicago, IL

Electrified fences using solar & wind power!. 9 years ago from a Republican in Santa Maria, CA

Make it easier to gain lawful entry and depoert all who WONT comply with the law. 9 years ago from a Democrat in New York, NY

Yes, but also make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas. 9 years ago from a Republican in West Fargo, ND

Yes, but primarily for drug interdiction purposes. Immigrants should be granted better access to temporary work visas but states and localities should have a voice in this implementation. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Manassas, VA

Yes, but make the immigration process a lot easier to increase the number of legal immigrants. 9 years ago from a Republican in Wichita, KS

Yes, but make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas. 9 years ago from a Republican in Ventura, CA

Yes in order to prevent illegal immigration and drug smuggling. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Spring, TX

Only if better enforcement of corporations that are enticing illegal immigrants in the fisrt place are better policed. 9 years ago from a Green in Biddeford, ME

Grant work visas to qualified, non-violent immigrants who will pay taxes, but prevent illegal entry. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Verona, NJ

Yes, but a great start would be to actually enforce the current border policy until such time as the new ones can be implemented. 9 years ago from a Republican in Greenville, SC

No, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas as well as job training. This would deter some immigrants from turning to a life of crime. 9 years ago from a Democrat in McAllen, TX

We should help neighboring countries (i.e. Mexico) recover so that their citizens want to stay. Mexico is a shithole right now and I don't blame anybody for trying to get out. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Hyde Park, NY

No. Seems we should make it easier to make people who really want to be in this country able to be hear legally. They are only "illegal" because of the current tenor of the laws. Perhaps making work visas more accessible is a good place to start. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Bel Air, MD

Not really. I would prefer an immigration overhaul that makes application for temporary visas or citizenship easier for most people. Most immigrants illegally crossing the border are just trying to make a better life for themselves, and while I disapprove…. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Sanford, NC

Absolutely. Illegal aliens have learned the system. The way illegals get here and are allowed to stay here is bankrupting AMERICA. If you come to America and don't like something go back to where you came from. 9 years ago from a Republican in Bethania, NC

Allow less immigrants, but make sure that the ones who do come over have easier access to visas and citizenships, and more opportunities to become productive members of society. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Thornwood, NY

Either tear down your border security or tear down your Statue of Liberty, America. You can't call for the poor, the tired, the hungry - and then when they show up at your door kick them out. Make up your mind. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Laguna Hills, CA

Employers must check legal status, if they hire undocumented workers put in stiff esculating fines and potential jail time. Set up a legal program to bring in guest workers. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Fort Collins, CO

No enforce the federal laws that are on the books. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Bloomfield, NJ

Lower the cost of legal entry into the United States. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Phoenixville, PA

Yes, but while also implementing a less complicated and more cost-effective application process for citizenship. 9 years ago from a Democrat in Chicago, IL

Allow open borders. Citizenship granted to only those born in the country whose mother has citizenship or green card and social services/benefits available to citizens only. 9 years ago from a Libertarian in Cedar Park, TX

Yes. Use our military along the border. 9 years ago from a Republican in Mentor, OH