Time to take another look along the Rio Grande

If one wishes to curb illegal immigration, there are far better options available than trying to build a giant wall. Utilize technology, like motion sensors, thermal cameras, etc. Or hire more border patrol.But on a functional level, the wall in an of itself is a boondoggle. It will cost a substantial sum of money and will not be very viable in various sections due to issues like topography of the land or the issue with the river being a barrier.One thing to mention is the narrative often used to describe how illegal immigrants cross the border (i.e. cross illegally on foot or smuggle themselves) is actually erroneous. The vast majority of illegals actually arrive via legitimate means and just don't go back.

Problem is, once the RFID chip is hacked by the Russians, we may all be doing Putin's bidding. Or maybe that is the end game. Kidding aside, one thing I have always considered when it comes to illegal immigration is focusing on the root cause. These people are often leaving areas that are in dire straits or very violent. A simple solution I always considered from my perspective that will help ameliorate part of the problem is end the idiotic drug war.A big issue as it pertains to illegal immigration from countries like Mexico, Columbia, Bolivia and so forth is the fact that they are controlled by various drug cartels. And the government is corrupt and usually in the pocket of the Pablo Escobar types.The drug war, especially in the USA, is helping to prop up these dictators and criminals. If we decriminalized drugs, it would reduce the power hold many of these people have in their countries. That was a lesson we learned with prohibition. Outlawing alcohol fueled the criminal element and gave rise to people like Al Capone. Once it ended, the crime rate dropped dramatically.