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Drooling on the Pillow

Thursday, February 10, 2005

We Don't Need No Stinking Border Controls 

David Frum, writing at NRO is touting James Sensenbrenner's bill to mandate stricter federal standards for issuing drivers licenses. My congressman, Rep. Robert Menendez (D., NJ), soon, many believe, to be my senator, offers the prototypical Democratic alternative. Hire 13,000 more border guards. Apparently there's no problem that can't be solved by adding to the federal payroll. Unionized, please.

I'm thinking they could hire enough guards to stand at parade rest on each other's toes from Chula Vista to Brownsville and we're still not going to go short of busboys. People want to get in they'll get in. But long term terrorist plans that require residence, credit, movement and (hello) airplane reservations do require a drivers license.

I believe in wee small government. In state's rights without the unfortunate connotations. But border control is a national concern. Sensebrenner's bill won't solve the problem, but drive-in licenses and voter registration make solving the problem impossible.

UPDATE: The issue is discussed by The Tar Pit from a vantage point closer to the action.
Posted by: Sluggo / 1:11 PM
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