Duncan Hunter: Could we at least get a fence built in 'Smuggler's Gulch'?
Hmm...why do you think they call it "smuggler's gulch"?
The government has acknowledged that the land where the Arizona fence is to be built is a wildlife conservation area, but that it is overrun by illegal aliens, which is causing major environmental damage. It said the foot traffic alone, along with tons of trash left behind by illegal crossers, was worsening the environment and that the proposed fence would actually enhance the environment and wildlife preservation by inhibiting illegal traffic.I mean, you don't have to be a Minuteman to think we should have some kind of a fence in "Smuggler's Gulch".Mr. Hunter said Mr. Chertoff possesses broad waiver authority to guarantee that dilatory legal requirements and lawsuits will not interfere with the timely construction of border infrastructure.
"Secretary Chertoff rightfully announced that he would use this authority to complete the 'Smugglers Gulch' location, just as he has at other locations along the border, and this most recent delay should be treated no differently," he said.
Which side of this will the WSJ come down on? It's green activists pursuing dilatory tactics and tying up construction for years, so they ought to be against it...but it's a fence that will block out illegal aliens and drug smugglers.
PS good for the Duncster!