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At last, a sensible idea about walls…

25 June 2007

(James Osborne, McAllen Monitor)

Steve Ahlenius, president of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, sent out an e-mail to 140 media outlets nationwide Tuesday morning with the subject line: “McAllen, Texas calls for wall around Washington D.C.”

“We feel the need to protect ourselves from bad legislation, bad ideas and a waste of tax money,” Ahlenius wrote.

“A wall around their homes and businesses will give the legislators and Washington bureaucrats a better understanding of what kind of message this action will send.

“Let’s see if they decide to climb over it, tunnel under it, or walk over it.”
…McAllen Mayor Richard Cortez — who had yet to read the e-mail when contacted Tuesday afternoon — dropped high praise on Ahlenius for his efforts.

“I’m glad he’s taking a proactive role in bringing attention to this issue,” the mayor said. “There has not been a proper debate on the issue of the border fence and immigration yet.”

2 Comments leave one →
  1. cactophile's avatar
    cactophile permalink
    25 June 2007 6:59 am

    ¡Buena idea!

  2. Eddie Willers's avatar
    adrianjr permalink
    25 June 2007 11:44 am

    Better idea
    Build long straight wall in DC.
    Line all politicians up against it facing armed citizenry.
    Ready…Aim… (dream on!)

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