This book presents a thought provoking overview of Border Security and Homeland Security concerns not usually considered when discussing these two national security objectives. It takes into consideration, all contributors to a true border security discussion, including border obstacles such as walls, protocol for addressing security breaches, airline and maritime security issues, first amendment speech concerns, and internet restrictions. American Civil Liberties Union concerns at border check points are also discussed, as a check on the constitutionality and efficiency concerns associated with illegal immigrant interdiction efforts inside of our borders. In presenting these topics, the book appears to take a non-ideological stance, focusing instead on what appears to be neutral facts.
Cross border narcotics concerns tied to Mexican Cartels is also overviewed in the text, to highlight the violence, human trafficking, and smuggling concerns presented at borders. It presents an accurate portrayal of border security concerns, without the “white noise” associated with differing presidential administration ideology being factored in. The overall importance of border integrity, regardless of the port of entry, is stressed.
The concept of border security is discussed broadly, to incorporate a more complete picture of border security concerns globally for the reader. An example of this, is how the authors discuss the Berlin Wall being built between West and East Germany, to keep East Germans from defecting after World War II. This illustrates how in that circumstance the wall was not erected for security reasons. The account of this in the book, gives an historical perspective to the reader.
The reader is given a description of what has constituted borders, boundaries, and barriers throughout history. An international history of border security issues is also provided for a better perspective.
The Border Patrol’s mission during the 1920’s alcohol prohibition period is also covered in detail by the authors. Although the book appears to be strongly in favor of the mission that Border Patrol Officers in general perform, the authors do not gloss over the human rights concerns presented by the agency during prohibition. These concerns prompted needed change.
The book also discusses how it was the U. S. need for agricultural labor, and not immigrant attempts to escape poor economic conditions, that precipitated the migrant migration into the U. S. from Mexico. It also covers how the 1929 depression spurned calls for sending these immigrants back to Mexico. This fact runs counter to what has always been the narrative associating illegal immigrants from Mexico with initiating these illegal entries into the U. S.
Included in this text, are several alleged cases of human rights abuse lodged against the Border Patrol throughout the years. The accounts of these abuses are detailed and appear to state facts without added opinions or perceived biases. The readers therefore, can make their own assessments regarding what occurred.
The international crimes of human trafficking and human smuggling are also covered in this work. The text serves as an all-inclusive guide on how these crimes have been furthered through cross border activities. Along with the topics of transportation security, internet crime, and transnational crime, the book exposes the reader to an all hazards overview of reasons why strong border security is needed.
As opposed to expanded security along Mexico’s border, the book encourages the examination of the U. S. practices promoting more open borders with Canada. Border issues discussed concerning this northern U. S. border, centers around border disputes rather than entry related concerns. The authors break down Canada’s border protection responsibilities as well, and their government agencies assigned to this task. By contrast, it would have been informative to know what the government of Mexico does in this regard along it’s border with the U. S. Maybe this can be included in the nest edition.
The need for a strong Customs and Border Protection Agency to restrict access to the U. S. by dangerous individuals, is stressed in this book by the authors. After a thorough reading of the text, I echo this sentiment. The past and present history on this issue supports coming to this conclusion. After your breakdown of the facts and circumstances illustrated to support this in Border Security, I am sure you will agree.
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