Americans in Arizona cannot visit their own border.

[CCTAU]

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge now belongs to mexican illegals.

Uptick in Violence Forces Closing of Parkland Along Mexico Border to Americans

Published June 16, 2010


About 3,500 acres of southern Arizona have been closed off to U.S. citizens due to increased violence at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The closed off area includes part of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge that stretches along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu told Fox News that violence against law enforcement officers and U.S. citizens has increased in the past four months, forcing officers on an 80 mile stretch of Arizona land north of the Mexico border off-limits to Americans.

The refuge had been adversely affected by the increase in drug smugglers, illegal activity and surveillance, which made it dangerous for Americans to visit.

"The situation in this zone has reached a point where continued public use of the area is not prudent," said refuge manager Mitch Ellis.

“It’s literally out of control,” said Babeu. “We stood with Senator McCain and literally demanded support for 3,000 soldiers to be deployed to Arizona to get this under control and finally secure our border with Mexico. “

U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials have warned visitors in Arizona to beware of heavily armed drug smugglers and human traffickers.

“We need support from the federal government. It’s their job to secure the border and they haven’t done it,” said Babeu. “In fact, President Obama suspended the construction of the fence and it’s just simply outrageous.”

Signs have been posted warning Americans not to cross into the closed off territory south of Interstate 8. Babeu said the signs are not enough – he said Arizona needs more resources to help scale back the violence caused by the drug cartels.

“We need action. It’s shameful that we, as the most powerful nation on Earth, … can’t even secure our own border and protect our own families.”

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/06/16/closes-park-land-mexico-border-americans/

[Tarheel]

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge now belongs to mexican illegals.
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If we'd only "Complete the Danged Fence" we wouldn't have this problem:

[GarMan]

You're wrong!  We need to show them compassion and grant them amnesty.  Give ‘em Social Security cards, free healthcare and free money.  And, if you'd only legalize pot, these drug smugglers would just disappear.  All of the crime would just go away…  Overnight... 

[Jumbo]

You're wrong!  We need to show them compassion and grant them amnesty.  Give ‘em Social Security cards, free healthcare and free money.  And, if you'd only legalize pot, these drug smugglers would just disappear.  All of the crime would just go away…  Overnight... 

This^^^^

[GH2001]

  And, if you'd only legalize pot, these drug smugglers would just disappear.  All of the crime would just go away…  Overnight... 

Who ever said this? I know I didnt and I dont think Chad did. I think we said it would cut down on it some. It would only help not hurt.

[GarMan]

Who ever said this? I know I didnt and I dont think Chad did. I think we said it would cut down on it some. It would only help not hurt.

We've heard/read it all before in here...

By legalizing marijuana, the government is allowed to shift all of it's focus and efforts completely away from the failed drug war. 

 
I know...  I misunderstood him...  He didn't really mean that, although the implication is loud-and-clear to me. 

[GH2001]

We've heard/read it all before in here...
 
I know...  I misunderstood him...  He didn't really mean that, although the implication is loud-and-clear to me. 

Ok - well I guess he DID say completely. I stand corrected.