@Drnaline,
"We have pumped billions into Iraq, and can not even come up with the funds and manpower to secure our own borders, and it is a disgrace."
The border issue is a political
tar-baby. Nobody is going to take it on. And the longer they delay in doing so, the worse the problem will get. It's hopeless. Personally, I'm blessed, though. I love much of Hispanic culture, language and history. I speak decent Spanish and my wife is from Panama. I can survive, and in fact,
thrive. But, the idea of being
colonized by anyone is very objectionable to me.