Thread: A North American Security Perimeter Threatens National Sover

A North American Security Perimeter Threatens National Sovereignty

By Dana Gabriel

Canada and the U.S. have officially launched negotiations on a trade and security agreement which would take continental integration to the next level. A declaration issued by the leaders follows months of secret preliminary talks. The deal would work towards facilitating the movement of travel and trade across the northern border. This includes pursuing a perimeter approach to security in an effort to better address common threats. The agreement sets in motion an agenda with the aim of going beyond NAFTA and further expanding on the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), but in the context of a bilateral framework.

On February 4, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a declaration which, “establishes a new long-term partnership that will accelerate the legitimate flows of people and goods between both countries, while strengthening security and economic competitiveness.â€

Mexico is building a border wall between them and Guatemala...................

There is no problem with building border walls, perimeters or anything that will maintain the security of the nation that it surrounds. A wall however is not enough and it will take armed troops with the instructions to keep the border secured with whatever means it takes. Its time the get tough policies are put in place and the USA shows it means to secure the border.