[petertare]

I am not sure a lot of NG troops would volunteer. They no doubt would have no arrest powers, would likely be required to carry unloaded weapons (Barney Fife carry) and be restricted to mundane non-enforcement activity.

Just because they might be assigned to the Border does not mean any meaningful tasks would be performed--our cowardly pols would never permit such activity.

[LS]

I don't think it can hurt. ANY presence of ANYONE in uniform on the border will have a deterrent effect, even if they are carrying slingshots.