We asked you about the theory that stepped up border security is costing lives.
Illegal Mexican immigrants are dying more, not because the US is slow on amnesty, but because of the deplorable conditions in Mexico. The US owes nothing to these people. This boat is full and can't take any more passengers. -- Albert
Crossing the boarder illegally is a risky crime, and it should be the responsibility of the Mexican government to educate and bring awareness to the issues. We should not adjust our immigration policies simply because too many people are breaking the law. That is bit backwards if you ask me, and simply against American values – no matter what the crime. -- Juan
Regarding the story about how many illegal border crossers die due to tighter border enforcement. If I go into the desert, legally, and don't take precautions -- I could die. That's my fault. If people try to enter the country illegally and don't take precautions -- they could die. That's their fault. -- Bill
I think that the ACLU is causing more problems than they ever solve. They stick the noses into so many places and does not appear to have full understanding of the issues. I think it would be a great help to our country if they were disbanded. Where in the world did the get the bright idea that our immigration people would intentionally try to kill thousands of people by leaving them to die in remote area, did those people make the choices themselves. We keep hearing about what happens to the illegal immigrants being harassed, but they should have to follow the laws to become legal. -- James
Since when does the United States have to conform their policies regarding Immigration to suit another country?? Wake up people. Instead of condeming our government for trying to keep illegals out of our country and off our welfare payroll, you should be mad at the Mexican government for not doing more for their people and trying to keep them on their own side of the border. -- Leigh Ann
I thought I had heard it all, until you ran the story of enforced border protection causing 5000 deaths. That is about the lamest argument I ever heard. last I checked, illegals had capacity and chose to try and break our laws and come here. Sounds like it's Mexicos fault not ours. -- John
I think that there is not enough enforcement along the border. Just look at the USBP check points on I-15 and I-5 As far as i can see they are never open. It's tragic that people or dying trying to get into the United States, but the US Govt. has to draw the line some where. -- Pat
A fence does not cause people to be stupid enough to cross in a desert where they know they can die. Stay home amigo. -- James Jolly
The borders should be left as they are. As unfortunate as it may be, there has to be consequences for crossing our borders illegally. -- Drew
