http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071001/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/border_fence
2007-10-01 11:49:19 · 9 answers · asked by Captain Tomak 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
WASHINGTON - Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Monday defended the construction of a fence along the southwest border, saying it's actually better for the environment than what happens when people illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico line.
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"Illegal migrants really degrade the environment. I've seen pictures of human waste, garbage, discarded bottles and other human artifact in pristine areas," Chertoff said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "And believe me, that is the worst thing you can do to the environment."
To curb illegal immigration, the U.S. government plans to complete 670 miles of fencing on the southwest border by the end of 2008.
But this has drawn complaints about damaging the cross-border economy and hurting the environment. Wildlife enthusiasts fear the natural wonders of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas could be spoiled by fences and barriers and could harm some animals by cutting them off from the only source of fresh water
2007-10-01 12:07:21 · update #1
The entire hispanic culture is generally absent of good health habits, environmental practices or personal hygeine. Unless the individual has been Americanized and is successfully assimilated.
This is not a "racist" statement. It is based on factual experience.
A visit to a predominantly hispanic neighborhood or a glance at their habits in public will tell the story. And it is not purely a "poor people" thing. The children are not being taught to not litter, or practice good hygene, parents will dump gooey milkshakes out on the sidewalk, or just toss trash. Take a look at a public park after they leave. Go behind any market and see the containers of used oil dropped off. The wall is much, much too late, at the present birth rate we american citizens will be outnumbered in a few generations."Illegal migrants really degrade the environment. I've seen pictures of human waste, garbage, discarded bottles and other human artifact in pristine areas,"
Well, that's probably very true, Cherty. Now, try doing your job for the remaining months you are there.
2007-10-01 14:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely agree with nomames. Putting the term environment in just because that is the hot topic of the season and the most ridiculous piece of excuse I have heard. If it was something more substantial but it's not. The problem is litter which is done by everybody and that has to be dealt with. Chertoff's comment is almost a racist comment that these "illegals" who let's face it are from different ethnicities are dirty. If you want to talk about degrading the environment, think about the ecological footprint made by the country.
2007-10-01 12:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by SquareEyedDoll 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2016-09-05 14:01:37 · answer #3 · answered by kerper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no problems with any races, but people who come to USA without going through proper customs DO DEGRATE THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECONOMY OF AMERICA
2007-10-01 11:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Good for him because he hit the nail on the head and I agree 100%. Absolute fact that it is happening...do some research.
2007-10-01 12:50:02 · answer #5 · answered by GoodJuJu2U 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it's rather ironic since the first illegals who came to Jamestown in the 15th century from Europe not only degraded the environment by shittting all over the place..... but they also ate each other when they ran out of food!!!!
talk about degrading!!!!!!
2007-10-01 11:54:22 · answer #6 · answered by nomames 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Ilegals degrade a hell of a lot more than just the environment.
2007-10-01 11:51:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
who cares about the environment. we're all gonna die anyway
2007-10-01 11:59:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
so whats the problem?
2007-10-01 11:52:07 · answer #9 · answered by lil gaper 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋