Virtual Fence vs. Real Fence

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a republican hopeful for the presidential candidacy for the 2008 elections, speaks out on immigration. Giuliani spoke in Mission, Texas about having a virtual fence along the border rather than real one.


The fence hasn't been built in this part of Texas, the biggest border between the U.S. and Mexico, primarily because of opposition by Texans. But Giuliani believes that a physical fence is needed in some places of the border, but most of the border should be policed with high technology monitoring. He also believes that this virtual fence is better because it alerts when people are approaching the border.

Even though the Rio Grande Valley is the biggest and most populated, Giuliani did not address the idea of building a fence in that area. Most locals are heavily against building a fence in this area because they feel it would create a "no mans land."

Governor Rick Perry, a supported and endorser of Giuliani, is against the construction of a 1,200-mile wall, instead, he supports fencing at strategic points. Also the belief that if they add more border patrol agents and they tighten security by using this virtual fence immigration will
decline. Starting next year Perry has a plan to broadcast live video footage from mobile cameras on the border between Texas and Mexico.

Giuliani has been heavily criticized for his immigration policies in New York. The "sanctuary policy", which barred city workers during his administration from reporting suspected illegal immigrants who enrolled their children in school or sought hospital treatment. But Giuliani says his approach cracked down on crime.

Giuliani believes his method was the best that addressed immigration in the history of the U.S. While opponents feel that Giuliani's approach created a haven in New York for immigrants. Giuliani said his approach could end illegal immigration within three years.

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Written By: Sergio Morelos