I am also concerned for the safety of the illegal entrants who are attempting to cross the border to seek work and are simply trying to better their lives and are migrating to the United States with good intentions. If steps are not taken to stem this crisis, I am fearful many more will be wrongly encouraged to attempt this very dangerous trip and border crossing. Things that we all take for granted, such as a trip with our spouse to town, must be planned to allow for one person to remain at home to protect personal belongings. Trash is strewn across fields, as if a rock concert had been hosted the night before. Equipment, trucks, and cars are stolen or destroyed and fences are cut.
Livestock is stolen or killed.
One rancher lost 13 cows in one year. They were shot, butchered, and left to rot. Homes are broken into. Residents are afraid to go out at night. One rancher tells of being beaten almost to death by illegals.