The United States Should Build a Border Fence

I. Necesarry Security I think it is important to understand that my opponents said Mexican born illegal immigrants are only 50 to 60 percent of the problem. That was his argument. The Pew Hispanic link he used shows the Mexican unathorized immigrant population. These are people already in the United States and does not explain why the population went down. My assumption would be the deaths of illegal Mexican immigrants and increased deportations by the United States government. This looks at illegal immigrants in the United States, but the debate is about preventing illegal immigrants coming to the United States, so while this number is declining it does not show the whole story because doesn't show how many people have entered the country. [1]My opponent's statement: ". .. .50 percent more are coming into the USA come different areas of the world. " Is a huge misinterpretation of his source and it seems he's acting as if I wouldn't read. It looks like a last chance desperate attempt to defeat me, but it fails. I have noted previously that there has been a surge in illegal immigration, especially among children. These aren't just from Mexico, but from other countries as well, and they are simply crossing the border across Mexico. These aren't just from Mexico, but Central and South America too. I previously gave a source that showed 290,000 illegal immigrants crossed over the Mexican border to the United States and these weren't just Mexicans. [2][3]I want it to be clear that the whole reason a border fence should be built is to decrease illegal immigration. I previously cited that other border fences work because they prevent people from crossing the border. At the same time, people will be less likely to attempt a border crossing if isn't possible and that is what the border fence I am advocating offers. I think it is a no brainer that the drug trade, weapons trade, and trafficking hurt the United States. There's no way to not make it costly because laws can't end black markets. For example, with drugs the recent Colorado legalization has been a disaster, it is a heavy economic burden rather than benefit. [4]II. Cost EffectiveAs I have said before, the fence is quite cheap in comparison to the cost. I previously showed a study giving the taxpayer cost to illegal immigrants at $113 billion a year. I previously explained that building a fence would cost around $2.6 billion to $7 billion as the cost of a double fence costs $3.8 million to $10 million per mile. Ths is a very cheap fence to cover the 700 miles that are needed to be protected. At a yearly cost of $200 million why not? The watch towers are obviously meant to watch the border, so the border will still be looked at. My opponent responds that everyone will find other was, but not if it is worth their deaths. Not to mention states have their own policies against tunneling and difficult areas at crossing border will still be observed by their border patrols. [5]My opponent is wrong that illegal immgiration has been dropping because of the surge in this year's immigration. III. EnvironmentIt would not raise the price that it would somehow be more costly than $113 billion. Wildlife crossings pretty cheap and are designed for wildlife, not people. They are highly cost effective and are easy to set up, so the cost will be quite small. It is the best option to support wildlife. Sensors that are part of the fence are simply on these animal crossings and the fences run right up against them so any illegals trying to using the crossings will be easily spotted. [6]ConclusionMy opponent failed to show how the border fence is more expensive than the taxpayer costs of the United States. He failed to provide any alternative. I strongly urge the voters to vote Pro. Sources1. . http://www.pewhispanic.org...2. Hulse, Carl. "Immigrant Surge Rooted in Law to Curb Child Trafficking. " The New York Times. The New York Times, 07 July 2014. Web. 18 Jan. 2015.3. Munro, Neil. "Border Meltdown: Obama Delivering 290,000 Illegals To U. S. Homes. " Dailycaller. com. The Daily Caller, 05 July 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2015.4. Evans, David G. "THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. "The Journal of Global Drug Policy and Practice. Global Drug Policy. Web. <. http://www.globaldrugpolicy.org...;.5. Martin, Jack, and Eric A. Ruark. "The Fiscal Burden of Illegal Immigrants on United States Taxpayers. "FairUS. org. The American Federation for Immigration Reform, July 2010. Web. 13 Jan. 2015.6. . http://arc-solutions.org...