Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Such Semantics!

What is this?

"physical infrastructure enhancements"

A fence.

What does "operational control" mean?

"the prevention of all unlawful entries...including entries by terrorists, other unlawful aliens, instruments of terrorism, narcotics, and other contraband."

What does "Reinforced fencing" mean?

"2 layers of reinforced fencing, the installation of additional physical barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors—

(i) extending from 10 miles west of the Tecate, California, port of entry to 10 miles east of the Tecate, California, port of entry;
(ii) extending from 10 miles west of the Calexico, California, port of entry to 5 miles east of the Douglas, Arizona, port of entry;
(iii) extending from 5 miles west of the Columbus, New Mexico, port of entry to 10 miles east of El Paso, Texas;
(iv) extending from 5 miles northwest of the Del Rio, Texas, port of entry to 5 miles southeast of the Eagle Pass, Texas, port of entry; and
(v) extending 15 miles northwest of the Laredo, Texas, port of entry to the Brownsville, Texas, port of entry.


Amazing, eh?

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