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Originally Posted by roachboy
i had written a post that went point by point through some of the arguments above but i deleted itmostly because i decided it was dignifying with a serious response arguments that do not merit one. putting landmines along the border to aim folk who try to cross without---well what, really? you think landmines discriminate between folk who are properly documented and those who arent? you think landmines ask questions before they take off someone's legs or worse? shoot to kill on the border? in what context can you even propose this kind of thing, much less take it seriously?
truly vile stuff, folks.
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Not vile at all... no moreso than owning a pistol for protecting your home. First of all, why would LEGAL immigrants be crossing in the wilderness over fences and through minefields? Nobody said to lay mine down at the patrolled roadways between the countries. Mines shouldn't discriminate... they're there to prevent people from BEING in that area. If someone wants to risk it, that's a choice they make.
Shoot to kill on the border makes perfect sense. Other countries have done in since they came into existance. And doing so is not counter the American beliefs of basis. I don't understand how this can be a bad thing. What if it were to protect us from terrorists? If it would be okay then, then you are simply splitting hairs. If you still feel it's bad, than you are too liberal for my taste.
People who belong here have a legal and safe means by which to get here. Otherwise, a big "NO TRESPASSING" sign isn't going to cut it with those who come here unlawfully. Is it not okay to "shoot to kill" around the perimeter of a military installation? Again, if you feel this IS okay, then you should lay out your standards for when it is/is not okay. If you do NOT feel this is acceptable, well... then I don't understand you at all...