Trump moves to 'build that wall' with Mexico, curb refugees
President Trump has began to put forward with what he said about building the wall on the border dividing the United States and Mexico. Recently MSNBC interviewed House Speaker Paul Ryan, where he said that congress was going to work with Trump on the upfront financing the wall. MSNBC asked him about the estimated cost for this project. He said the possible cost for the construction of this wall was going to be between $8 to $14 billion. This is a very high cost and Trump's plan on how he plans on paying for the wall is really unsteady. He had previously said that Mexico was going to pay for this wall but Mexico's president clearly stated that Mexico would pay for no wall. Therefore, the initial costs are to come from U.S. taxpayers. On top of all this, the president plans on hiring 5,000 additional border patrol agents and 10,000 immigration officers. Which eventually will lead to an additional cost.
1. Do you believe $8-14 billion dollars are worth the investment in this wall? Do you think the wall will be beneficial to this country?
2. Is it fair for U.S. tax payers to pay for this wall even if they oppose this idea?
3. What are the tradeoffs of building the wall?
http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2017-01-24/trump-to-move-on-border-security-immigration-enforcement
I dont think that amount of money is worth investing in this wall because we should use that money for other serious dilemmas happening in our country than putting us into more debt. A lot of people are against building this wall, so i believe it wont benefit our country. Its totally not fair, they do not agree on this wall yet all our money goes to it.
ReplyDeleteI think that even if they wanted to build a wall the invesment itself is not very important at this time. Also, I do not believe that this amount of money will not be enough anyways. I honeslty think wasting labor, resources, and time on a wall is pretty pathetic for us as a nation. For now we should spend that money on things that are more important like helping the people of this country with their stuggles.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that the wall will help America whatsoever. Yes it will blockade illegal immigration, but it will only create bad blood between Mexico and the US. It is not fair for people who appose this to pay for the wall, and I hope the people who are against it speak their mind.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that the amount of money it will take to build this wall is worth it. Like Mikey said it will only create problems between the U.S and Mexico. I do think that we should have an immigration policy but building a wall is not the solution to the problem.
ReplyDeleteI actually cannot believe that he is going through with it. It is pretty hard to take someone serious like this and maybe I registered it as a joke up until now. I still do not see the overall value in building this wall though. Seems like a waste of time and money.
ReplyDeleteAs far as trade offs, I really can't see any benefits of building a wall in the 21st century, seems incredibly primitive and stupid given how relatively united the world is as far as communication goes. America should just trust in their immigration security rather than dumping 14 million down a drain.
ReplyDeleteUsing this money for the wall is by far the most idiotic thing. I perceived it as a joke when he said this throughout his campaign.
ReplyDeleteI think that the walls is not worth the money, I do think the government can decide what to spend tax money on because there have been other things in the past that democratic presidents have done that cost money that some people don't agree with.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Trump should build this wall, and hopefully the cost and wide spread opposition will stop him. I don't think employing more law enforcers and border patrol officers is a bad idea, but a wall will definitely not happen.
ReplyDeleteJust like paul said this is the most idiotic thing ever. The fact that's he actually serious on wasting so much money for a stupid wall has me speechless. That money should be spent on other serious situations
ReplyDeleteThe wall in its self may not be as beneficial as high tech security, but the wall will stop the flow of undocumented illegal immigrants from crossing freely into United States. It will also potentially prevent terrorists from crossing the boarder. The cost of the wall should be shared by both countries. The reason why Mexico is refusing the wall is because they cannot control the flow of people from South America and Caribbean Islands into United States. If the wall were to be built those immigrants will stay in Mexico rather than be able to get to the United States and that would create a big economic challenge for Mexico.
ReplyDeleteThe wall is a large sum of money that Americans are paying to have, that Americans are paying for little to zero positive benefits. There is this expectation that all undocumented immigrants comes over the border. However, it's not just Hispanics that we have to worry about. It's also other races such as Asians and Europeans. This wall does nothing to stop the flow of undocumented immigrants nor is it logical.
ReplyDeleteDo I think the money is a worthy investment? No, someone could offer to pay me money to let them build the wall and I'd say no. We have an immigration problem, sure, but a wall isn't the way to fix it. And frankly, I'm both amused and irritated by the fact that Trump is ridiculous enough to think Mexico would willingly pay for the wall.
ReplyDeleteNo, I do not think building the wall is worth the invest or beneficial. Many illegal immigrants come by plane and building a wall will not stop that. It is not fair for taxpayers to pay for this wall especially since it is likely to be ineffective.
ReplyDeleteEight to fourteen billion dollars is not worth the investment in the wall. US taxes will raise greatly due to this because Mexico isn't going to contribute at all. The president needs congress and it's going to be very hard to pass that step in the process of building a wall. America is the land of the free and we as citizens are promised and given to right of freedom. Opposing the wall, tax payers shouldn't pay because they have their right to decline. It's very unfair.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the money is worth the investment at all– a wall simply isn't the way to address undocumented immigrants and a wall seems more like a ridiculous symbolic gesture than anything.
ReplyDeleteThere is absolutely no reason to build an idiotic wall on the Mexican border. This cost is insane and no one should have to pay taxes for it because it shouldn't be built.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that the wall is a good investment, nor is it beneficial to us at all. Also, like others have said, it is unfair to American taxpayers to have our money go towards a cause that many people don't agree with. maybe the idea of increasing immigration security is a good idea, but i don't think that building a wall will help with the immigration problem.
ReplyDeleteI think tax payers will end up paying for the wall not Mexico so I hope this will bring some benefits to our country otherwise would be just a waste of funds .
ReplyDeleteI truly don't see how this wall could benefit us. If anything, it will cause more conflict for the US. Furthermore, I agree with my fellow classmates that it would be completely unfair if taxpayers had to fund this wall, even if they don't support it.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that the wall is good investment that money can be used for something that will actually benefit the U.S. I agree with many of the comments above regarding American taxpayers having to pay for the wall because so many Americans disagree with the wall being built because it is truly pointless.
ReplyDeletethe costs for this wall have grown higher and higher, while the necessity has fallen from its already fanciful levels. trumps election in and of itself is a deterrent towards immigrants from mexico, legal or otherwise.
ReplyDeleteThis wall is not beneficial to the people in anyway, an will cause more havoc with Hispanic people within the US and so I feel that it is unfair if taxpayers had to fund the wall because of no benefits towards the people
ReplyDeleteInvesting billions into a wall to prevent illegal immigration even though we have a border is not worth the time and money. On top of this, taxpayers who oppose the wall have to pay for it as well which is not fair at all. We're supposed to be the greatest country in the world yet we aren't acting like it when we're destroying relationships with those that surround us like Mexico. This wall will bring more damage to America then actually making "America great again" - Donald Trump.
ReplyDeleteI think that investing a sum of money that large into a wall that won't yield the results he wants is completely irrational. Trump needs to understand that jut building a wall will not help prevent illegal immigrants from coming into the US, and he needs to get the notion out of his head that this will benefit us.
ReplyDeleteThe wall is not worth it at all, the amount of money spent on it is ridiculous. It's not fair for us to use our tax money to pay for this, even those who oppose of it. However, we cannot just stop paying taxes.
ReplyDeleteI think it's not worth it, I think people who are now criminals should not be deported but only thoes who are crimanals. I don't think it's fair that we would have to pay for the wall, if he wants to build it so bad,he should find a way to pay for it with making us pay.
ReplyDeleteI think the wall is not worth it. 8-14 billion dollars is a lot of money; I'm sure there are other causes and issues that could be funded by that money instead of a wall
ReplyDeleteI don't think its worth it to pay 14 billion dollars on a wall because Mexican's will still find a way to get in, even if it takes them a while. Also, tax payers should not be paying for the wall because its only middle class and lower class that pay taxes and they don't have enough money to be paying for a wall.
ReplyDeleteI don't think its worth it to pay 14 billion dollars on a wall because Mexican's will still find a way to get in, even if it takes them a while. Also, tax payers should not be paying for the wall because its only middle class and lower class that pay taxes and they don't have enough money to be paying for a wall.
ReplyDeleteI feel the wall is completely pointless and not humanitarian. The wall will only stop immigrants from crossing the border by foot, and that will lead to more deaths from attempting to cross that way, and the majority of illegal immigrants are from overstayed visas. Also the cost is too high to justify it at all
ReplyDeleteI don't think Trump should build this wall, and hopefully the cost and wide spread opposition will stop him. I don't think employing more law enforcers and border patrol officers is a bad idea, but a wall will definitely not happen.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I don't believe constructing an 8-14 billion dollar wall is not a cost effective or even a slightly effective method of preventing illegal immigration. It's also not fair to have tax dollars taken from those who do not support the idea at all.
ReplyDeleteI feel like building a wall is not a smart investment to make since it will be very expensive and time consuming and there are other ways to prevent illegal immigration. I understand that he is trying to protect the country but building a wall is crossing the line.
ReplyDeleteIf one takes a cost benefit analysis of the situation, they will see that 8-14 billion dollars is a cost and the benefit is fewer illegal immigrants in the U.S. The tradeoffs can be seen as the benefits being a necessity in order to protect U.S. immigration laws, but the costs to other seems absurd.
ReplyDeletei dont think its worth it because that money could be used for something such as improving schools, or helping the poor. I do not believe that it is fair for US tax payers to pay fro this wall if they oppose the wall. some tradeoffs would be losing workers that are needed for society to function.
ReplyDeleteI think that this wall is a big waste of money and should not be payed for using tax payer money This should be going towards much larger problems within the United States instead of focusing on a wall.There is no trade off. Everyone hates the idea.
ReplyDeleteI think there are other ways you can effectively control this "issue". This money that is being spent on this wall could go to our huge amount of debt. Although it is a horrible idea to a lot of people, I think this could possibly open up a lot of job opportunities for unemployed Americans. I think the wall is taking it to the extreme.
ReplyDeleteI think that the wall itself is not very practical but it is what the American people have spoken up for after this past election, so it is the majority opinion saying that it should be built. Honestly dumping billions of dollars of project is kinda of absurd but its part of the release of anger in this country, and will symbolically stand as the anti-derivative of the Statue of Liberty per se.
ReplyDeleteThe cost of the wall is too expensive for what it will do. It will stop many illegal immigrants, but it's estimated to cost 8 to 14 million dollars, and Trump even plans to hire 15,000 more employees for immigration and border patrol. While it is a worthwhile investment to combat illegal immigration, Trump is going about it in the wrong way.
ReplyDeleteI think that this is too much money to invest into the wall. I do not believe that the wall be beneficial for the country especially since it is so expensive.
ReplyDeleteI don't think Trump should build the wall and I don't think our tax money should go towards the wall, especially if many people oppose it.
ReplyDeleteI dont think trump should or will be able to build a wall. The country just doesnt have enough money for it regardless if it is a good idea or not. And getting Mexico to pay for it is a joke.
ReplyDeleteSpending this huge amount on the wall would not be an investment at all. People are always going to find away to get into America whether there is a wall or not. Also, people who oppose the wall should not be paying for it.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is a pointless investment. It does nothing but cause problems between us and Mexico and we don't need that. We also do not have the money to spend on it so we shouldn't waste time to try and fund a wall that will be broken down in 4 years.
ReplyDeleteI think its an unnecessary investment because people are going to find a way to still come over, so his plan isn't exactly genius.
ReplyDeleteIt isn't fair for U.S. tax payers to pay for this wall even if they oppose this idea.
I do not think spending money on a wall is a good idea at all because the wall will not be effective nor benifical for the country. If the wall is to be built than yes, tax payers have to pay because that is the basis of our government. Agree or disagree, the president and congressmen and women voted into office were done by the people.
ReplyDeleteThe wall is just a waste of money. Though may seem like it would be help full, it's only gonna be adding on to what the fence does to america already. Only country i have in mind that has a wall is North Korea. This has me confused to why our citizenship is so hard to get already. Now if we kick everybody out then i wonder whos gonna get citizenship now.
ReplyDeleteI think that trump should not waste the governments money and use it for better uses. I don't think that it is fair for the U.S.tax payers should pay for the wall. It is not ok at all if there was a trade off on either side.
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