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Good beat... easy to dance to... I'll give it a 7! Chuck

Beer is good food. One of the basic food groups... along with pizza! Chuck

You're right there. The increase in 'dope' usage grows bigger every day. I guess, the idea of legalizing it just makes me nervous. I wish, I had all the answers but I don't. You've made some very good points and worth considering. The sad thing is, those in control aren't going to listen to us. We definately have some problems in this country. Mostly, we are just spoiled and wasteful. Chuck

I'm not saying, keep-out tourists or those who intend on becoming U.s. citizens. All you drug supporters coe-out with all the prohibition talk and so-on. I think maybe, some folks in this country need to quit the 'recreational' dope... that would really cut-back on demand. Supporting illegals is to me, the same as 'aiding and abetting'. Whatever it takes to get control of who is coming into this country. The damned politicians might have to give-up some bit gifts or money under the table but they need to start doing their jobs and fix this country! Chuck

That's where business recieve very stiff fines for hiring illegals. Everybody wants something for nothing well, it just doesn't work that way. Chuck

I totally agree with you! Along with that, enforce the laws that penalize (severely) ALL those businesses who hire illegals. I know, too many folks out there want those cheap (HAH!) fruits and vegetables but, I'd rather pay a bit more for produce than to just let anyone and everyone into this country. Especially with the 'element' that is crossing our borders. We DO need to know who is here! chuck I assume you gentlemen would be OK with the rest of the world "sealing their borders" against US citizens as well? I also assume you would be happy to see your tax dollars used to compensate tourism-based industries for lost income? Much of the competitive advantage of the US in science, business, the entertainment industry, etc has relied heavily on the ability to recruit the "best and brightest" from the rest of the world. However I suppose no cost is too great to bear to achieve a little "security". As far as actually "sealing the borders" is concerned, I suggest a double fence, made of titanium (or better yet depleted uranium), about 80 feet high (so no ladders can reach the top) and sunk about 50 feet into solid bedrock (to prevent tunnels). The fences can be topped with hurricane wire, and have an armed guard post every 100 feet or so. We can clear all vegetation etc from between the fences, and anything that moves can then easily be blasted to little bits. Of course, the fences will have to cover absolutely every inch of both borders, the Alaska/Canada border, and all the coasts (to prevent "boat people" from sneaking in). This will involve confiscating all the private property along the borders and the coasts, but that's just a small price to pay for security, especially if it's somebody else's land, right? I'm sure the majesty of Glacier National Park will only be improved by the fences. Florida's white sand beaches, Oregon's rugged coast, every seaport in the country, all "sealed". Of course that will put them off limits to Americans as well, but again "no price is too great", right? "sealing the borders" = "impossible bullshit" agree 100% Don I think, you're going just a little over-board. I've said it before and I'll say it one last time... whatever it takes to get control of just exactly who is entering this country. do you or anyone else realize the number of gang affiliated or those looking to join gangs sneak into this country... daily? It's not just poor oppressed people looking to pick produce. The 'let 'em all in' attitude is going to ruin this country. I guess it's o.k. too as long as they don't live in your neighborhood. Chuck

He won't get too far. I don't think, even Arkansas is ready for him! Chuck

I think we should seal the borders to all until we can attain stabilization. It will never happen; but, it is extremely difficult to lay a foundation in quicksand. I totally agree with you! Along with that, enforce the laws that penalize (severely) ALL those businesses who hire illegals. I know, too many folks out there want those cheap (HAH!) fruits and vegetables but, I'd rather pay a bit more for produce than to just let anyone and everyone into this country. Especially with the 'element' that is crossing our borders. We DO need to know who is here! chuck

You know better... moobs don't count! Bleah... Chuck

When the police stop someone, they'd better have that camera rolling and the person being stopped had better be ready for their 'close-up', too. Those dash-cams have proven themselves invaluable to not just police. Chuck

You bet! Plus, they found I-20, a veritable gold mine of revenue! Chuck

Seems to me, that would save on repairing the highway and save drivers fuel mileage and leave some for the politicians! Chuck

So that they can understand all of the nonsense you're saying about them while you think they aren't listening Ding, ding, ding... We have a winner! Chuck

Good Lord... that's funny! Chuck

I'm tellin ya'... it's those damned hangin' 'chads'! Chuck

he's talking about black people again - that means he must be racist

he's talking about black people again - that means he must be racist

I agree, Billy! I get-up in the morning, stick my head out the door and dress accordingly. Chuck

Reminds me of when I was in grade school during the 'Cold War' and we had 'air raid warnings'. We were told to dive under our desks and cover our heads. Sounds like deja vu... all over again! The part of the article that really got my attention was, parents not liking these drills because it would make the children 'afraid'. would those parents rather have their kids afraid or dead? Wow Chuck

I haven't heard of anything like that, recently. All I was getting at was, the crime will still continue. Not to the extent of what is going on now but it will continue. I really wonder if, leagalizing all the forms of dope would really solve the problems. Not just on paper but in reality. I sure, don't have the answer. I'm just voicing my thoughts. Chuck Well, we have proven that prohibition doesn't work. Why not try legalization? What other option is there? I know, you and thousands of others would really like to see that but who can speak for the future outcome of legalization? Again, I'll ask... all prohibited dope or just a select few? I've asked that question before and noone seems to want to give a response. I do know, there is one form of 'black tar' coming into this country that, one 'fix' will kill a person. Do we want that legalized? Chuck Sure. Rat poison is legal. Try drinking a cup of automobile anti-freeze. Skydiving should be illegal too, according to your logic. O.K. Chuck

I haven't heard of anything like that, recently. All I was getting at was, the crime will still continue. Not to the extent of what is going on now but it will continue. I really wonder if, leagalizing all the forms of dope would really solve the problems. Not just on paper but in reality. I sure, don't have the answer. I'm just voicing my thoughts. Chuck Well, we have proven that prohibition doesn't work. Why not try legalization? What other option is there? I know, you and thousands of others would really like to see that but who can speak for the future outcome of legalization? Again, I'll ask... all prohibited dope or just a select few? I've asked that question before and noone seems to want to give a response. I do know, there is one form of 'black tar' coming into this country that, one 'fix' will kill a person. Do we want that legalized? Chuck

I haven't heard of anything like that, recently. All I was getting at was, the crime will still continue. Not to the extent of what is going on now but it will continue. I really wonder if, leagalizing all the forms of dope would really solve the problems. Not just on paper but in reality. I sure, don't have the answer. I'm just voicing my thoughts. Chuck

It would still go on, but certainly not thrive at the same level. Modern bootlegging of cigs & booze are to circumvent taxes (and sometimes govt price controls). Not nearly the profit margin as running outright contraband that's in high demand. I see, what you're saying. You answered my questions. Chuck

Hmmm... I was thinking along the lines of bootleg cigarettes and booze. those things are stolen and sold without taxes being paid. Same could be done with dope and the crooks still thrive. Possible? Chuck

No big deal! A lot of gringos in this country celebrate 'Cinco de Mayo' here in the U.S. Chuck