Illusion or Real Security

Illusion, or Real Security? Seven thousand five hundred and twenty one is the number of miles that the U.S. Government is charged with securing along the U.S.-Mexican and U.S. Canadian land borders (“Canada” and “Mexico”). Although the U.S. Government insists that border security has always been a priority, it was the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, that pushed the issue to the forefront of politics from D.C. to LA. This issue has developed into a highly debated and divisive issue across the nation that has sparked hyperbolic arguments and emotions not seen since the era of the Vietnam War. Many argue that the U.S. Government’s efforts in securing the nation’s borders have been ineffective and fruitless. However, refuting those beliefs is the U.S. Government’s willingness to recognize the seriousness of this issue and the U.S. Government’s efforts to further border security measures has produced tangible results. If critics against increased border security measures were to take a step back to look at facts rather than emotionally charged rhetoric and partisan politics, it would force the politicians of this nation to reach across party lines and tap into their abilities, talents, and experiences to reach common ground on the issue of border security. Such a gesture would allow both sides to work together and from this teamwork both sides would yield significant benefits in improving the security of U.S. borders.
Most U.S. citizens would agree that since the attacks of September, 11th, 2001, their nation’s security is of great importance to them. The U.S. Government has promised its citizens that it will do everything possible to tighten its security measures along its borders to prevent illegal immigrants, drug traffickers, and terrorists from gaining access to the country. There are many U.S. citizens, immigrants, and lawmakers across the country that believe the security measures enacted by the federal government following 9/11 are too tough,