Ms. BettyB...
There’s a lot of yelling that Perry/Texas should “do something” about the border (I’m not talking about you).
I’m SURE that everyone doing the hollering understands the border.
I’m SURE that they understand that the Texas/Mexico border is 1241 miles long...2.5 - 3 times as long as California, Arizona and New Mexico COMBINED.
I’m SURE that they understand that the Texas/Mexico border is longer that it is from New York City to Topeka, Kansas...or from Jacksonville, Florida to Midland, TX.
I’m SURE that they understand the Santa Elena canyon...where 75 yards separates Texas and Mexico and where 1500’ cliffs are on the opposite sides of the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande that you could wade without getting your knees wet most of the year.
I’m SURE they’ve been there and seen the Chihuahuan Desert and understand the futility of fencing it.
I’m SURE their states have offered Texas some of their own funds and manpower to help seal the border.
I’m SURE they’ve read up and studied on the increased DPS/Texas Ranger presence ordered to the border by Perry/Texas.
I’m SURE they’ve viewed the videos about the air and water equipment on the Texas border....paid for by Texans.
Know what? I’m getting a little tired of people who haven’t been here, haven’t lived here and don’t know anything but what they read/believe casting aspersions on Texans about what we SHOULD be doing, NEED to do, etc.
Before they do that, why don’t they quit their jobs and drive their cute little asses down here and do their part?
Or demonstrate how THEIR state has contributed to the protection of our NATIONAL border?
Or maybe, just maybe, act a little thankful for what Texas taxpayers ARE doing to try to stem the tide...sans Washington, DC.
Maybe that.
Perry’s not perfect. Texas isn’t perfect. But there’s no other state in the Union dealing with this issue at the magnitude we are.
How about instead of bitching, you show how you/your state is doing more than Texans are to try to stem the tide?
No? Then how about a little help?
No? Then how about a little appreciation.
No? Then, I’d appreciate it if they’d shut the hell up.
Remove the foot from your mouth and try again, skippy.