Thread: Ariz. ranchers want agents along the border

Ariz. ranchers want agents along the border

Apr. 6, 2009 07:20 AM
Associated Press .

SIERRA VISTA - Cochise County ranchers want U.S. Border Patrol agents on the border, not miles away from it.

That message was given Saturday to U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief Robert Gilbert.

Rancher Derek Garland told the pair his house is closer to the border than the agents are.
Both Giffords and Gilbert said the federal government is concerned about increasing border violence.

The ranchers offered a number of suggestions on how to counter those engaged in illegal activities such as staggered shifts so that there is always a physical presence of agents on the border.

Ranchers said that one thing that frustrates them is a lack of communication between agents, even when they see each other.

Gilbert noted communication is a problem because of poor technology and equipment.

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Arizona ranchers want agents along the border ???

Why??

According to Janet everything is FINE! No problemo!

I thought the ranchers DIDN'T want the fence?
It's their fault if that's true.

Originally Posted by WorriedAmerican

Arizona ranchers want agents along the border ???

Why??

According to Janet everything is FINE! No problemo!

I thought the ranchers DIDN'T want the fence?
It's their fault if that's true.

I think that most of the people who didn't want the fence were in Texas because the fence would keep them and their animals from the river water.