OPPOSE THE BORDER WALL
Target:
Secretary of Homeland Security
Sponsored by:
We oppose the construction of a solid wall along more than 700 miles of the United States / Mexico border. A wall that tears through border communities will cause terrible economic damage, impacting agriculture, ecotourism, retail sales, and private property. It will cause grave social harm, separating families and sending a terrible message to our neighbors. The route specified by the Secure Fence Act of 2006 will take it through National Wildlife Refuges, other parks, and riparian habitat critical for the survival of migrating birds as well as threatened and endangered species. The border wall will cost billions of dollars and even the Department of Homeland Security has said that it will only slow down, not stop, people who cross the border illegally.
We oppose the construction of a solid wall along more than 700 miles of the United States / Mexico border. A wall that tears through border communities will cause terrible economic damage, impacting agriculture, ecotourism, retail sales, and private property. It will cause grave social harm, separating families and sending a terrible message to our neighbors. The route specified by the Secure Fence Act of 2006 will take it through National Wildlife Refuges, other parks, and riparian habitat critical for the survival of migrating birds as well as threatened and endangered species. The border wall will cost billions of dollars and even the Department of Homeland Security has said that it will only slow down, not stop, people who cross the border illegally.
We the undersigned urge you to refrain from building walls along our southern border that will to tremendous damage to our communities, economy, and environment, but will have almost no effect on immigration.
We signed the "OPPOSE THE BORDER WALL" petition!
# 2,562:
6:46 am PDT, Sep 25,
Kyle Hartman, Arizona
Why do you think that we should not build a Border Wall?
Why do you think that we should not build a Border Wall?
# 2,561:
2:23 pm PDT, Sep 24,
John Wray, Texas
# 2,560:
7:15 am PDT, Sep 24,
Robert Hidalgo, Arizona
Walls are built to keep people in and to keep people out. What psychological damage do walls create between nations and communities? Both border countries are not our enemies; they are our allies in which many are tryihg to better their lives. We can do better. I oppose the border wall.
Walls are built to keep people in and to keep people out. What psychological damage do walls create between nations and communities? Both border countries are not our enemies; they are our allies in which many are tryihg to better their lives. We can do better. I oppose the border wall.
# 2,559:
10:53 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Christopher Coble, Texas
This "wall" is a waste of money, time and energy that should be directed to needs of the nation. Why is my government constantly wasting my tax money?????
This "wall" is a waste of money, time and energy that should be directed to needs of the nation. Why is my government constantly wasting my tax money?????
# 2,558:
2:05 pm PDT, Sep 23,
Anita Kofta, Wisconsin
# 2,557:
6:55 am PDT, Sep 23,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 2,556:
12:03 am PDT, Sep 23,
BiLL Fowlie, Maine
# 2,555:
10:28 pm PDT, Sep 22,
Roxie Schliesman, Wisconsin
# 2,554:
9:32 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Christian Gil, Massachusetts
The wall will have an impact on the Environment. Also farmland owned by many Americans will be lost because the fence runs right through there land. This wall also is pointless. We need to focus on the real issues of America. Yes this makes jobs harder to find by Americans but these people also have a right as long as there in America. These people risk there lives to get money to feed there families and all we do is take them away from what they struggle for. This is America the land of the Free and the home of the Brave!
The wall will have an impact on the Environment. Also farmland owned by many Americans will be lost because the fence runs right through there land. This wall also is pointless. We need to focus on the real issues of America. Yes this makes jobs harder to find by Americans but these people also have a right as long as there in America. These people risk there lives to get money to feed there families and all we do is take them away from what they struggle for. This is America the land of the Free and the home of the Brave!
# 2,553:
3:54 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Nola Foster, New York
by our living close to the Mexican border for over 10 winters i feel this is not going to stop these poor people from coming over the border. they WLL find a way around it !!!!
by our living close to the Mexican border for over 10 winters i feel this is not going to stop these poor people from coming over the border. they WLL find a way around it !!!!
# 2,552:
3:48 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Louella Mercer, Colorado
# 2,551:
2:37 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Name not displayed, Texas
The border wall is bad for people and for wildlife.
The border wall is bad for people and for wildlife.
# 2,550:
12:49 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Frank Hidalgo Jr., Texas
Why should innocent people have to endure the many hardships of this wall when billionaire ray l. hunt's 6,000 acre Mission, TX gated community is excluded by not having a wall. Could it be because he gave George W. Bush $35,000,000 for his new presidential library?
Why should innocent people have to endure the many hardships of this wall when billionaire ray l. hunt's 6,000 acre Mission, TX gated community is excluded by not having a wall. Could it be because he gave George W. Bush $35,000,000 for his new presidential library?
# 2,549:
7:19 pm PDT, Sep 20,
Cynthia Cardona, Texas
This wall reminds me of the Berlin Wall!!! Instead of building a wall on the border lets inforce the laws for illegal immigrants! I live on the border & know the laws already in place are not being enforced. Increase manpower in the boder patrol division so that wonderful agency CAN do their work appropriately.
This wall reminds me of the Berlin Wall!!! Instead of building a wall on the border lets inforce the laws for illegal immigrants! I live on the border & know the laws already in place are not being enforced. Increase manpower in the boder patrol division so that wonderful agency CAN do their work appropriately.
# 2,548:
11:03 am PDT, Sep 20,
Raul Montemayor, Jr., Texas
The wall is an overly simplistic 'solution' to a very complex issue. I believe the root cause of illegal immigration is the desperation the majority of Mexican people feel, because of the many shortcomings of their own government. Until this changes, there will always be people that are willing to risk everything in search of a better life, and a wall isn't going to stop them all. We can stem the flow of illegal immigration, and control our borders, through increased patrol presence and with existing technical resources, such as motion sensors, video surveillance, etc. The wall, if built, will be a monument to the short-sightedness and knee-jerk response typical of a clumsy government that is quick to throw a 'solution' to a problem it doesn't fully understand.
The wall is an overly simplistic 'solution' to a very complex issue. I believe the root cause of illegal immigration is the desperation the majority of Mexican people feel, because of the many shortcomings of their own government. Until this changes, there will always be people that are willing to risk everything in search of a better life, and a wall isn't going to stop them all. We can stem the flow of illegal immigration, and control our borders, through increased patrol presence and with existing technical resources, such as motion sensors, video surveillance, etc. The wall, if built, will be a monument to the short-sightedness and knee-jerk response typical of a clumsy government that is quick to throw a 'solution' to a problem it doesn't fully understand.
# 2,547:
2:25 pm PDT, Sep 19,
Simos Tarabatzis, Greece
# 2,546:
1:25 pm PDT, Sep 19,
Name not displayed, Arkansas
# 2,545:
6:51 am PDT, Sep 19,
Laura Dreyer, Ohio
# 2,544:
5:45 am PDT, Sep 19,
Stancel Spencer, Florida
VOTE BRIAN MOORE 2008 FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND AGAINST XENOPHOBIC HATRED. STOP THE HATE!
VOTE BRIAN MOORE 2008 FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND AGAINST XENOPHOBIC HATRED. STOP THE HATE!
# 2,543:
8:37 pm PDT, Sep 18,
Monroe Jeffrey, California
It violates the Consular 'MoU' re. : cross-border tribal travel 'rights'; threatens destruction of critical environmental/ecological features and animal habitat; does Not address internal immigrant rights or freedom from virtual corporate enslavement 'practices'; does not address practical border 'security' issues.
It violates the Consular 'MoU' re. : cross-border tribal travel 'rights'; threatens destruction of critical environmental/ecological features and animal habitat; does Not address internal immigrant rights or freedom from virtual corporate enslavement 'practices'; does not address practical border 'security' issues.
# 2,542:
6:30 pm PDT, Sep 18,
Elane Flores, Guam
# 2,541:
4:52 pm PDT, Sep 18,
Anne Emmenegger, Oregon
# 2,540:
1:25 pm PDT, Sep 18,
Marisha Hicks, Texas
Every time we disturb our natural earth we our one step closer to destroying ourselves.
Every time we disturb our natural earth we our one step closer to destroying ourselves.
# 2,539:
8:53 am PDT, Sep 18,
Adam Kehoe, Wisconsin
The amount of energy, money, destruction, ineffectiveness of the wall, and all the past laws and regulations waived/broken to put this wall into place should put a stop to constructing this destructive wall. We need to think more rationally about this wall, it makes zero sense and will(& has) destroy and disconnect vast ecosystems and create a more questionable future.
The amount of energy, money, destruction, ineffectiveness of the wall, and all the past laws and regulations waived/broken to put this wall into place should put a stop to constructing this destructive wall. We need to think more rationally about this wall, it makes zero sense and will(& has) destroy and disconnect vast ecosystems and create a more questionable future.
# 2,538:
9:17 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Name not displayed, California
# 2,537:
5:21 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Victoria Bresee, California
# 2,536:
4:30 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Name not displayed, California
We should not build a border wall because the U.S. has had a long relationship with Mexico whereby the two nations have benefited one another culturally and economically. This fence will only create ill-will as did the Berlin Wall. If President Reagan were alive, he'd say, "Mr. Bush, tear down that wall!"
We should not build a border wall because the U.S. has had a long relationship with Mexico whereby the two nations have benefited one another culturally and economically. This fence will only create ill-will as did the Berlin Wall. If President Reagan were alive, he'd say, "Mr. Bush, tear down that wall!"
# 2,535:
2:58 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Mario Cepeda, Texas
because if not i wouldnt see ma dad if he ever went back stupid bush they had to deport it would kill me to see mmy dad suffer dat again its just not right hes a bad president i hate him
because if not i wouldnt see ma dad if he ever went back stupid bush they had to deport it would kill me to see mmy dad suffer dat again its just not right hes a bad president i hate him
# 2,534:
12:00 pm PDT, Sep 17,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
I think we have lots of alternatives to consider when addressing illegal immigration; this wall is almost cave man mentality!
I think we have lots of alternatives to consider when addressing illegal immigration; this wall is almost cave man mentality!
# 2,533:
9:06 am PDT, Sep 17,
JENNIFER SA LOWE, Arizona
# 2,532:
8:25 pm PDT, Sep 16,
Abelardo Rodriguez, Texas
The implimentation of the Border Wall is going to have a devistating affect on the economy of the cities along that region. I oppose the Border Wall by reasoning that hard times should not be put under further hardship, and that is exactly what that wall is going to do.
The implimentation of the Border Wall is going to have a devistating affect on the economy of the cities along that region. I oppose the Border Wall by reasoning that hard times should not be put under further hardship, and that is exactly what that wall is going to do.
# 2,531:
2:36 pm PDT, Sep 16,
Anne Marie Johnson, New York
I am appalled that this country is building a wall after finally getting the Berlin Wall torn down. And that the wall will devastate important habitat and prevent animals from getting to water is truly depressing. And why would we want to cede beautiful land to Mexico?! What has this nation become?! I am further dismayed to learn that both presidential candidates voted for the law that started this mess. It's time to come to our senses and act like adults. Building a wall between two free and democratic nations who are partners in trade is just stupid--even if it weren't a crime (destroying national wildlife refuges) and an assault on nature. STOP THE WALL.
I am appalled that this country is building a wall after finally getting the Berlin Wall torn down. And that the wall will devastate important habitat and prevent animals from getting to water is truly depressing. And why would we want to cede beautiful land to Mexico?! What has this nation become?! I am further dismayed to learn that both presidential candidates voted for the law that started this mess. It's time to come to our senses and act like adults. Building a wall between two free and democratic nations who are partners in trade is just stupid--even if it weren't a crime (destroying national wildlife refuges) and an assault on nature. STOP THE WALL.
# 2,530:
1:31 pm PDT, Sep 16,
Araceli Orquiz, Texas
Hypocrites, weren’t they celebrating when the Berlin Wall came down. Why are they now putting up their own wall!!!!!
Hypocrites, weren’t they celebrating when the Berlin Wall came down. Why are they now putting up their own wall!!!!!
# 2,529:
9:32 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Johnny Cisneros, Texas
# 2,528:
9:20 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Amanda Cardona, Texas
# 2,527:
6:47 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Alicia Jasso, Texas
# 2,526:
4:42 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 2,525:
4:36 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Arely Fuentes, Texas
# 2,524:
12:03 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Luis Garcia, Texas
i believe that this border wall issue has many people up north thinking that us people down south aren't patriotic and want all the illegals to cross the borders. And we want terrorist to come through our borders. Just like that senator from Colorado that came down and disrespected Brownsville by saying that if we don't want the border wall we should be on the other side of the border wall. I just wonder sometimes about those kind of people.
i believe that this border wall issue has many people up north thinking that us people down south aren't patriotic and want all the illegals to cross the borders. And we want terrorist to come through our borders. Just like that senator from Colorado that came down and disrespected Brownsville by saying that if we don't want the border wall we should be on the other side of the border wall. I just wonder sometimes about those kind of people.
# 2,523:
11:50 am PDT, Sep 15,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 2,522:
9:02 am PDT, Sep 15,
CYNTHIA VALADEZ of M.A.D.R.E.S., Texas
M.A.D.R.E.S.(Mothers Against Discrimination and Racism in Education and Society) has long supported the economic, educational, legal, and personal relationships developed between our countries and residents. Only by working together may we achieve a fully integrated global union that ultimately eliminates illegal and unfair practices and protocols at all governmental levels AND equalizes us as humans seeking a higher quality of life on our planet with quickly diminishing resources.
M.A.D.R.E.S.(Mothers Against Discrimination and Racism in Education and Society) has long supported the economic, educational, legal, and personal relationships developed between our countries and residents. Only by working together may we achieve a fully integrated global union that ultimately eliminates illegal and unfair practices and protocols at all governmental levels AND equalizes us as humans seeking a higher quality of life on our planet with quickly diminishing resources.
# 2,521:
8:02 am PDT, Sep 15,
Kathleen Stroud, Michigan
Waste of money. If it didn't work for China, why would it work for us? Heed Ronald Reagan and "Tear down this wall". Sincerely, Kathleen Fojtik Stroud
Waste of money. If it didn't work for China, why would it work for us? Heed Ronald Reagan and "Tear down this wall". Sincerely, Kathleen Fojtik Stroud
# 2,520:
7:57 am PDT, Sep 15,
Colin Stevens, Michigan
We should be knocking walls down not building them! Nature will suffer more than anyone trying to get into what they think is the promised land.
We should be knocking walls down not building them! Nature will suffer more than anyone trying to get into what they think is the promised land.
# 2,519:
5:59 pm PDT, Sep 14,
Name not displayed, Texas
We should not build the border wall because this will segregate the close relations with Mexico. Many animal species are also in danger...This wall seems useless.
We should not build the border wall because this will segregate the close relations with Mexico. Many animal species are also in danger...This wall seems useless.
# 2,518:
5:43 pm PDT, Sep 14,
Name not displayed, Mexico
# 2,517:
2:49 pm PDT, Sep 14,
Leigh OBrien, New York
There are so many good reasons not to build the wall and only one (apparent) reason to do so: to appease Americans desperate to stop what they see as an influx of potential terrorists. It's dangerous nonsense all the way -- and will cause untold damage, ecologically, economically, and politically. Stop the stupidity!!
There are so many good reasons not to build the wall and only one (apparent) reason to do so: to appease Americans desperate to stop what they see as an influx of potential terrorists. It's dangerous nonsense all the way -- and will cause untold damage, ecologically, economically, and politically. Stop the stupidity!!
# 2,516:
9:10 am PDT, Sep 14,
Name not displayed, Michigan
Because of its serious environmental consequences. Animals who cross from Mexico to the US to reproduce will be seriously affected. This wall is illegal, and I know that the Secretary of Homeland Security has violated of simply ignored many environmental laws to build it.
Because of its serious environmental consequences. Animals who cross from Mexico to the US to reproduce will be seriously affected. This wall is illegal, and I know that the Secretary of Homeland Security has violated of simply ignored many environmental laws to build it.
# 2,515:
8:32 am PDT, Sep 14,
SanJuanita Garcia, Texas
I oppose the border wall because no matter how high or thick the wall is built there will always be someone on the other side figuring out a way to get across. yes we should protect our border but i think there are other more effective ways to do so, by increasing survillance and more technology.
I oppose the border wall because no matter how high or thick the wall is built there will always be someone on the other side figuring out a way to get across. yes we should protect our border but i think there are other more effective ways to do so, by increasing survillance and more technology.
# 2,514:
1:30 pm PDT, Sep 13,
Andrea Hinojosa, Texas
# 2,513:
9:44 am PDT, Sep 13,
Amber Rae Salazar, Texas
# 2,512:
9:07 am PDT, Sep 13,
Triva Flores, Texas
I think we should not build a border wall because it is a waste of time and a waste of hard earned money. Not to mention what it will do to our local wild life. The government is stealing land, which in some cases, has been in families for generations. What kind of message is our government sending? Instead of sitting down and talking things over with our neighbors, they are drawing a line in the sand and saying "Go ahead. I dare you to cross it." Well guess what. They will still keep crossing. We have a river between us, and that hasn't stopped the illegals from coming over. What makes you think a silly wall will stop them?
I think we should not build a border wall because it is a waste of time and a waste of hard earned money. Not to mention what it will do to our local wild life. The government is stealing land, which in some cases, has been in families for generations. What kind of message is our government sending? Instead of sitting down and talking things over with our neighbors, they are drawing a line in the sand and saying "Go ahead. I dare you to cross it." Well guess what. They will still keep crossing. We have a river between us, and that hasn't stopped the illegals from coming over. What makes you think a silly wall will stop them?
# 2,511:
5:16 pm PDT, Sep 12,
Kenneth Chacon, Texas
the wall in not benefial to the environment and the economy. I mainly care for the envrionment, especially the rio grande river is home for many animal.
the wall in not benefial to the environment and the economy. I mainly care for the envrionment, especially the rio grande river is home for many animal.
# 2,510:
12:13 pm PDT, Sep 12,
Diana Sanchez, Texas
As a Biologist i am totally against the construction of the border wall. Reduction of wild life, High rescue of flooting during raining season in both sides of the border, High construction cost( 22 millios per mile), Right to choose (none of the citizens in those towns were asked if they agree to the construction of the wall)is this democracy?. This to name few are the reasons why the border wall should not be build. i hope my vote will count against this nonsense project. Diana Sanchez
As a Biologist i am totally against the construction of the border wall. Reduction of wild life, High rescue of flooting during raining season in both sides of the border, High construction cost( 22 millios per mile), Right to choose (none of the citizens in those towns were asked if they agree to the construction of the wall)is this democracy?. This to name few are the reasons why the border wall should not be build. i hope my vote will count against this nonsense project. Diana Sanchez
# 2,509:
11:44 am PDT, Sep 12,
Liz Pollock, Kansas
# 2,508:
12:06 pm PDT, Sep 11,
Alma D. Cuellar Acosta, Texas
# 2,507:
10:18 am PDT, Sep 11,
Abigail Mtz, Mexico
Is a really shame, we will lose the natural and wildlife area, and our cultural heritage too...Just remember: The United States of America was built by immigrants. PEACE&LOVE for everyone!
Is a really shame, we will lose the natural and wildlife area, and our cultural heritage too...Just remember: The United States of America was built by immigrants. PEACE&LOVE for everyone!
# 2,506:
7:49 am PDT, Sep 11,
Bianca Byrum, Texas
We aren't animals.
We aren't animals.
# 2,505:
7:41 am PDT, Sep 11,
Claudia Gonzalez, Texas
There are plenty of reasons why this wall is just a waste of money but what really should be taken into account is the things that this wall will affect as it continues to be built. It's not only to keep "aliens" away from the country that's not the real problem, to be honest they will still cross this wall will not prevent it.. what our country should focus on is the disadvantages that this wall will bring, like floods, the wall is being build just next to the levy that protects the border from floods, well this wall is just taking up space and destroying the levy which in turn is supposed to be there for our own protection. So really I don't think that by making this wall our borders will be any safer.
There are plenty of reasons why this wall is just a waste of money but what really should be taken into account is the things that this wall will affect as it continues to be built. It's not only to keep "aliens" away from the country that's not the real problem, to be honest they will still cross this wall will not prevent it.. what our country should focus on is the disadvantages that this wall will bring, like floods, the wall is being build just next to the levy that protects the border from floods, well this wall is just taking up space and destroying the levy which in turn is supposed to be there for our own protection. So really I don't think that by making this wall our borders will be any safer.
# 2,504:
|
11:52 pm PDT, Sep 10,
Name not displayed, California
The Great Wall of China is the greatest symbol of divisionism, protectionism, nationalism etc.....it is an outdated mode of limiting borders. Surely the great United States of America well into the 21st century and many billions of dollars can come up with a better alternative to their own Great Wall of U.S.A. Please reasses the real goal, and act accordingly to these contemporary times with a fitting strategy. Not an outdated wall. |
# 2,503:
11:16 pm PDT, Sep 10,
Sarah Pearson, Oregon
# 2,502:
11:35 am PDT, Sep 10,
Peter Bloch Garcia, Washington
# 2,501:
6:56 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Missy Rushing, Texas
Too many reasons - but in a nut shell- The people who are harming our country already are in our country.
Too many reasons - but in a nut shell- The people who are harming our country already are in our country.
