[Ben Ficklin]

Chris Simcox was going to build a border fence back in 2006. He collected huge sums from the minutemen and freepers, but built only a 3 strand wire fence and put the rest of the money in his pocket.

Then, 3 or 4 years ago, the AZ lege authorized the building of a fence with private money, but they finally shut that down for lack of money.

[BeauBo]

Thanks for the info.

I didn’t know that, but it makes sense.

If the FedGov was serious about letting it happen, most people would not want to spend their own money, relying on the treasury instead. If the FedGov is not serious, most would not want to waste their money.

I still think that if the FedGov had the whole thing well specified and contracted, so that you could just add money, occasionally some requirement or desire would bubble up to get some done - especially if a significant event occurs, like 9-11. Billions might quickly flow.

[deport]

Chris Simcox was going to build a border fence back in 2006.

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His trial is supposed to be starting sometime this month. He was granted the right
to represent himself. He’s been sitting in jail for the past year or so.

Some info here:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2015/02/judge_allows_ex-minuteman_leader_chris_simcox_to_represent_self_trial_reset.php