Arizona Republic -- Phoenix -- June 20
Political rhetoric ignores reality at United States border with Mexico
'Secure first' calls ignore facts, undermine reform
Amid a growing national angst about illegal immigration, Americans keep hearing a chorus: Secure the border first. Then talk about immigration reform.
The idea appeals to public sentiment, and it seems like a simple demand.
But what do pundits and politicians mean?
Is a border secure only when no one crosses illegally and when no contraband slips through?
If some permeability is acceptable, what is the tolerable amount?
 Glenn Spencer, American Border Patrol
Reporter Wagner interviewed me at length for this story. He then ignored everything I said and didn't even mention me. The Arizona Republic used American Border Patrol's data for their fence map since it was the only detailed source available.
This Arizona Republic report is a shameless attempt to mislead the public. I answer them in the following:
The Arizona Republic is Wrong About the Border – Glenn Spencer |
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