United States-Mexico Border

(Tucson, Arizona) News from Arizona indicates that the Department of Homeland Security will not be providing the previously promised help necessary to adequately patrol and secure the border. Asa Hutchinson, Undersecretary of Border and Transportation Security, stated that there wouldn't be an additional 260 agents. Instead,

"[O]nly 110 agents have been added to the Arizona border, and the $4 million unmanned aerial vehicle program is tied in up in jurisdictional and legal battles."

The inability of the United States government to provide necessary security enhancements along the border is sure to be celebrated by the multitude of international drug and people smugglers.

But that's not all the good news. Led by semi-professional do-gooder Melissa Kreek, groups of ideologues have announced they'll be setting up rest areas along the routes taken by foreigners illegally crossing the border. With rest and refreshment available, the number of lawbreakers is anticipated to increase. At a current rate of $1,500 to $2,000 per person smuggled (currently estimated at 1,000 to 3,000 people per night), business revenue is expected to reach a record high. Additionally, it's believed that drug trafficking volume and profits will also soar. With an increase in product availability, drug dealers in major metropolitan centers see an opportunity to expand sales of marijuana, crack, and powdered cocaine into new communities.

In summary, the government is continuing the policy of neglecting to defend the borders of the United States from foreign invaders at the same time that groups of American do-gooders are complicit in the commission of crimes by foreign nationals. On the flip side, there should be some moderation in the price of illegal narcotics and the American education and health care systems will continue to experience intractable problems.

That's the news from Arizona.