[ Perry campaign spokesman Robert Black dismissed Friedman's proposals. He said it wasn't clear whether the 10,000 troops Friedman wanted even were available for deployment and that using surplus money "would be fine for about a year, then what do you do?" ]
Use Mexicans to build the wall.. if they do well they can apply for a quick legal visa toward possible citizenbship..
What good is a wall? Any Mexican, (terrorist or whatever) smart enough to climb a ladder or operate a shovel can get over or under it.
What's needed is a proper surveillance system and enough manpower to respond to what it detects. I don't think it takes 10,000 troops, It takes rapid response, and the equipment to do that, and a budget to keep it up.
It also takes clear laws that make instant deportation possible, rather than having hordes of lawyers along with human rights groups demanding that those that claim refugee status get free room and board, and welfare for a year while they wait for a hearing.
There are a multitude of issues that must be adressed to curb the illegal immigrant problem