But not where you think.

The United States has announced that it is planning to help Egypt build a border fence along the Gaza-Egypt border. Washington transferred $23 million worth of special aid to the North African nation as part of its assistance in locating smuggling tunnels.

Because there is no way we could put $23 million to use on a US border to control smuggling.

Border Patrol Agents, already becoming subjected to attacks on them while working on the border now have to take precautions in their own homes - even if they live 60 miles from the border. As the border patrol increases its effectiveness against smugglers bringing drugs and human cargo into the US, it appears the organized crime element responsible for smuggling want to level the playing field.

Though cartels’ hit men have ample resources and there is evidence they have operated cells inside the United States, the suspects in the Tucson case more likely belonged to a U.S.-based gang working on behalf of a Mexican criminal organization.
The fact that the two suspects who have been identified are 19 and 20 years old suggests that they are not the experienced military-trained operatives employed by Mexico’s drug cartels. Also, experienced and trained operatives would not have retreated after being fired at by one person — and, frankly, an attack by more seasoned operatives most likely would not have failed. Even if the attackers had experience targeting poorly-trained police officers in Mexico, it is much more difficult to successfully attack a well-trained U.S. federal law enforcement officer.

What is most outrageous is we rely upon these individuals to protect us, yet they are busy enough protecting themselves. We need to show a great deal more support for these agents than we have been or people will stop volunteering their lives for our safety.