Border Insecurity: Why Big Money, Fences, and Drones Aren't Making Us Safer
“A highly readable, yet comprehensive, book about US border security situation with zero political agenda - hidden or otherwise - to cloud Longmire’s observations, research or judgment. In a national atmosphere of near hysteria, when it comes to “discussions” of immigration (both legal and illegal), terrorism, border control, law enforcement and the undeniable infiltration of Mexican (and other) cartels into American society, thank goodness we have a seasoned, and reasoned, voice to learn from.” —Nicholas Stein, Former Series Producer, National Geographic'sBorder Wars“Sylvia Longmire's riveting book tells the stories of the people on all sides of this complex issue. It challenged everything I thought I knew about America's borders in a compassionate, fair, and fascinating way. These are the things we (citizens) need to know about our borders and how our approach and policies affect people’s lives.” —Christine McKinley, Investigator on History Channel’sDecoded, and author ofPhysics for Beautiful People “Mesmerizing… Longmire’s approach transcends political ideologies.Border Insecurityprovides an excellent description of why and how, in spite of the best intentions and billions of taxpayer dollars, there are still a tremendous number of problems centered on security along our Mexican and Canadian borders." —Robert Lee Maril, author ofThe Fence"Once again, Sylvia has shown she has a hands-on understanding of the impact that Mexico's nearly decade-long war against narco-cartels and transnational crime syndicates is having on not only America's border with Mexico, but deep into America's interior. Having spent considerable time on the southwest border myself, I can attest to the accuracy and hard work that she's put into this important new exposé on the rippling effects of Mexico's drug war." —Anthony Kimery, Executive Editor,Homeland Security Today Magazine