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Boeing Helps Secure Borders

The Boeing Company based in Chicago was awarded an $80 million contract. They will use new high-tech methods to catch illegal immigrants. Boeing will secure borders in Canada and Mexico starting in Arizona.

I feel this method of border control is much more practical and effective then a 700 mile fence. Boeing will use 1800 towers that are fully equipped with cameras and motion detectors. Information can be fed back to patrol agents. This type of security is more humane and not as visible to the human eye. The cost for both a fence and high-tech equipment will be expensive, but having towers spaced out seems more practical than having one continuous fence. Installing towers will be quicker than a 700 mile wall, and patrol will be implemented quicker. Natural resources will also be preserved.

I question, however if this is another opportunity for the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer in Boeing's stock? Boeing shares in the company rose from $1.32 and closed at $76.19.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4201883.html
cnn.com

posted by Anonymous @ 9/22/2006 10:21:00 AM