Fence Affects Border Town Culture, Relationships

All Things Considered - by Jason Beaubien - Dec. 5, 2008 (Special Report)
The federal government is rushing to finish building 670 miles of fence along the southern border before President Bush leaves office — a project which the Department of Homeland Security says is on track to complete in the coming weeks. More »
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Notes: This is a well-written article that gives a good gauge of how people are reacting to the border fence being erected, but fails to address the bloody drug war which is ravaging border towns while assuring that the fence will be largely ineffective. Why this money is being wasted and it's expected impact on the bigger picture would make an interesting read.
Comment: This fence was one of Bush's worst decisions guided by fear and ignorance, and promises to be hugely expensive for taxpayers in the end. If ... More »

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Comment: This is a five-part series and unfortunately, I missed the first five.Sorry

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Submitted by Submitted by Derek Hawkins - Dec 5, 2008 - 1:21 AM PST
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This fence was one of Bush's worst decisions guided by fear and ignorance, and promises to be hugely expensive for taxpayers in the end. If Congress does not act to correct these colossal mistakes, then why should we continue to give them our hard-earned money and undeserved support?
This is a five-part series and unfortunately, I missed the first five.Sorry
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