SHOULD there be a fence or wall at the Canadian border?

Question

I think there should be.
1. It would shut up all the people who say illegal immigration is a race issue, because it really is not.
2. The Canadian border is much, much, much bigger than the Mexican border.
3. People DO come through Canada illegaly, it may not be a lot in comparsion to Mexico however that does not mean the problem does not exist.
4. Security in general.


What do you think?

Answer 1

I hear the voice of an angel of wisdom as she types out her comments. You are so true.

Answer 2

1. It's not a racial issue, it's an economics issue. The Economy of Canada is doing fine, and the standard of living in Canada is comparable the US, Canadians don't really tend to cross the border to come live in the US illegally, and technically, they can legally apply for jobs in the US and get a permit to come live and work in the US once they have the job. Unlike Mexicans and Central Americans who's economy and standard of living is way below the US poverty standards and require hardline visas to enter.



2. True, but again, Canadians don't cross illegally to live in the US because their standard of living allows them to live properously in their own country. For persons of poorer countries, getting into Canada isn't a way to sneak into the US at all. If Canada bordered Mexico, they would have the immigrant problems as well, so it does not work the same way!



3. It is very difficult to enter Canada and then cross the US border illegally via Canada. While I can't say people haven't tried, if someone gets permission to enter Canada, their comparable standard of living is good enough that they would not need to cross the border. It's probably an idea people have, but it's not really feasible. You don't really see the a large number of non-Canadians entering the US illegally through Canada, and you never see Canadians doing it at all. Canadians cross over every day at their disgretion for temporary stays. It is NOWHERE even FEASIBLY close to the problem of 8,000 Mexicans and Central Americans cross the border BETWEEN THE US AND ARIZONA only, per day. You may have 1 or 2 crossing illegally from Manitoba to North Dakota per month.



4. Security of What? Canadians and Americans work together in terms of securing their large border, hence why it is undefended. There is practically NO problem when it comes to Canadians and Americans crossing the borders as some people actually own land that is on both sides of the national border. I'm sure you don't mean Canadians are actually crossing over into the US illegally, they wouldn't need to, while if you mean non-Canadians, that in itself is a near impossibility already and probably happens too little to even be enough to think of building anything on that border.



Like I said, it's an economic issue, and the economy of Canada is in great shape.

Answer 3

No... to build the fence wall or what have you would cost more money than the American government should afford... and yes its larger, but the issue of illegal immigrants from Canada, though it does exist, is a much much smaller issue... I also think that a fence along the Mexican border should not be built... just make it impossible for illegals to find work... don't make such a bold statement as building walls...

Answer 4

I've never heard of any militants coming over the Canadian border and claiming Wisconsin as part of their country. I think while we should not forget about our Northern borders, there is no evidence to indicate that we are currently having a problem with Canada. They are technologically advanced, have a sound economy, their authorities cooperate with ours. There's just no problem that I know of. We need to pick our battles. I think the real problem isn't Canada (or Iraq) but Mexico. Hopefully people will understand this is a matter of priorities and readjust theirs before it is too late.

And you're right. It isn't racial for most of us, just for a handful of people. People need to realize that just because some people against illegal immigration are also against Mexicans, that doesn't mean all of us are. People need to stop jumping to conclusions.

Answer 5

there are no problems in crossing the border into or from Canada. the Canadians are not trying to come to America in mass like the Mexicans are doing. this may be a quality of life issue I don't know. but there is no need for a fence across our border with Canada

Answer 6

How do you suggest paying for it?

Also, what type of barrier? Most fences and walls are fairly easy to get over (or under) unless you're spending a great deal, in which case money is again an issue.



Realistically if someone wants to get into the US it's not that hard. The best way to protect citizens is through other methods.

Answer 7

If putting a wall up on the Canadian border would quell some of the outcry of a decent wall being put on the Mexican border where all the trouble is, then by all means, build it. (I think Canadians are ok. No offense guys. You can come see us any time. ;))

Answer 8

Well maybe but I say we work on the mexican border first before even bringing up the canadian border..

Answer 9

Maybe not so much the Canadian as the Mexican. We need a wall of steel down there.

Answer 10

Oh and Mexicans are so good huh. They trash my school,

reduce our test average, cuss, kiss, hug, spit etc. They

always get detension at school. Always talking Gubba, Gubba, Gubba in Mexican and flipping people off. They get suspensions and

do not come to learn. They damage my learning experiance

and make school more difficult. They start talking about people and giggling

in their language. Its cool at first but then its annoying "porke" this "porke' that. Canadians are a help to America any time.

They have an easy opportunity to cross the border but

only a handfull do it.

Answer 11

Frankly...if Canada becomes anymore liberal, and unchecked immigration continues, I think we will need machine gun towers along with million volt fences. They are letting their country fill up with people that left wing politicians think will vote for liberals. Some of those people want to do harm to western nations and the libs are too unhinged to see it.

Answer 12

If the Canadians were causing us the problems Mexicans are then yes. For security reasons, yes.

Answer 13

First Mexico

Answer 14

I think U.S. is a bigger problem to Canada than Canada is to U.S. After all, where does every male go who is trying to avoid the draft? It isn't MEXICO!

Answer 15

Build the fence out of beer cans, ey?

Answer 16

not until the Mexican border is slammed completely shut first.

Answer 17

Only if we find 6 milion Canadians hiding and using our social services.

Answer 18

YES - to protect Canada from American vermin before its likewise overrun with this filth.

Answer 19

walls on either border are not going to solve the problem, but if they build one they should build both.

Answer 20

With our national debt, and the cost of healthcare, I think there is way better ways to spend public funding.....

Answer 21

Yes, to both.