601 miles of the border fence between America and Mexico have been completed, and only 69 miles remain before it reaches its intended goal during the Bush administration. The fence has cost $2.7 billion since 2006 and is expected to cost more for maintenance. President Obama intends to evaluate other options besides the wall, but has not decided to stop it just yet. There is some effort in creating a "virtual wall" of surveillance equipment surrounded major cities, so that illegal immigrants won't be able to blend in even if they get past the wall. Fewer people are in fact trying to cross over, though ironically that is most likely because of our current economic downturn, raising the hilarious question that perhaps the best way to stem immigration is by becoming a less desirable nation. This wall is more testament to the isolationist attitude of America and the current economic conditions in Mexico.read more here
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