GOP REP HURD: BORDER WALL "MOST EXPENSIVE" AND "LEAST EFFECTIVE"(Shortened)

Breitbart.com ^ | September 8, 2015 | Ian Hanchett

[Biggirl]

Congressman Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) argued that while “you need a wall in some places,” “You can’t build a wall from sea to shining sea. It just doesn’t work. It’s the most expensive way to do border security, and it’s the least effective” on Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”

[Biggirl]

Long Title:

"GOP REP HURD: BORDER WALL "MOST EXPENSIVE" AND "LEAST EFFECTIVE" WAY TO DO BORDER SECURITY"

[The_Media_never_lie]

So, instead we do nothing?

[BigEdLB]

Did he endorse Jeb or Rubio or maybe Kasich?

[elpadre]

The wall has been very effective in Israel

[skeeter]

Thank you for your thoughts, Rep Hurd.

Now sit the hell down and stay out of the way while this problem gets fixed.

[cripplecreek]

Its only one layer of many defenses needed and its a lot cheaper than supporting illegals.

[TBP]

So what’s Hurd’s solution?

[HarleyLady27]

Has this guy, this GOPee talking idiot, ever held a construction license
Has he sat down with Trump and discussed the ‘wall plans?’ probably not, so all this blabber is just to hear his jaws rattle back and forth...

People just astound me sometime of how stupid they are...

Trump 2016!!! All the way to the White House!!!

[ArcadeQuarters]

With or without a wall, I suggest we put the worst of the illegal employers in handcuffs.

[Resolute Conservative]

Do nothing and keep voting for him.

[Gaffer]

He’s probably one of these quisling virtual high tech proponents for and electronic fence that doesn’t offend anyone.

That was tried already. Boeing got a super huge contract for the electronic miracle and effed it up. Shakey towers, radars that couldn’t detect dismounts and the whole nine yards. Just one big boondoggle.

[Red Badger]

Which actually means the exact opposite..................

[Sgt_Schultze]

Tagline:

If a border fence isn't effective, why is there a border fence around the White House?

[chris37]

You are going to do what we say whether you like it or not, or you will be gone.

[headstamp 2]

At least that’s what the Chamber of Amnesty told him.

[Biggirl]

Growing backlash against the illegals is growing.

[Red Badger]

I bet he lives in a ‘Gated Community’.......................

[econjack]

... it’s the least effective...

Well, not really. The current policy of totally ignoring the masses flooding across our boarder is the least effective. I still like the idea of towers every two miles (less expensive) with a Marine sniper in each with orders to "Shoot to wound". They are then tattooed with a big "I" on their forehead and returned home. If a Marine sees a target with an "I" on their forehead, the Rules of Engagement instantly change.

[Bubba_Leroy]

How Eisenhower Solved Illegal Border Crossings from Mexico

If you catch and deport them most of the rest of them will leave.

[Teacher317]

I believe (and I hope) that his point is that a full wall at all points is not necessary. The geography, geology, and topology can make it expensive and ineffective in some places... most likely where it either isn’t necessary, or it can (and should) be protected in other ways (that would be more efficient and less expensive in those locations). The story reads to me like a headline writer is looking to drum up some emotional responses... and from the replies here so far, it’s looking like he succeeded.