Build the Wall | 5 Minute Video

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Can America solve its illegal immigration problem both justly and humanely? Yes, but it requires first building a border wall. Washington Post columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Krauthammer explains why.

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Every sensible immigration policy has two objectives: 1) to regain control of our borders so that we decide who enters; and 2) to find a humane way to deal with the 11 million illegal immigrants who now live among us.

Start with the second. For both practical and moral reasons, America cannot and will not and should not expel 11 million people. That leaves us with two choices: ignore them or figure out a way to legalize them. Ignoring them hasn’t worked. But there is also a huge problem with legalization: it creates an irresistible incentive for new illegal immigrants to come.

We say, of course, that this will be the very last, very final, never-again, we're-not-kidding-this-time amnesty. And everyone knows it's phony. That’s what was said in 1986, when we passed the Simpson-Mazzoli immigration reform. It turned out to be the largest legalization program in American history -- nearly 3 million people got permanent residency. There was no enforcement. We now have 11 million new illegal immigrants in our midst.

The irony of this whole debate, which bitterly splits the country, is that there is a silver bullet that would not just solve the problem, but also create a national consensus behind it.

A vast number of Americans who oppose legalization and fear new waves of immigration would change their minds if we could radically reduce new -- i.e., future -- illegal immigration.

And we can.

First, build a barrier. Call it a wall. Call it a fence. Call it what you will. Add cameras and sensors. Add drones. Beef up the patrols. All that matters is that we regain control of the border.

Fences work. The triple fence outside San Diego led to a 90 percent reduction in infiltration. Israel’s border fence with the West Bank produced a similar decline. Even holier-than-thou Europeans have conceded the point: Hungary, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Austria, Greece, Spain – why, even Norway — have all started building border fences to stem the tide of Middle Eastern refugees.

Then enforce two other measures: a national E-Verify system that makes it just about impossible to work if you are here illegally, and a functioning visa tracking system, since 40% of illegal immigrants are visa overstays.

The wall/fence will, of course, be ugly. So are the concrete barriers to keep truck bombs from driving into the White House. Sometimes function has to supersede form.

And don't tell me that this is our Berlin Wall. When you build a wall to keep people in, that's a prison. When you build a wall to keep people out, that's an expression of sovereignty.

Of course, no barrier will be foolproof. But it doesn't have to be. It simply has to reduce the river to a manageable trickle. Once we do, everything becomes possible – including dealing with our 11 million illegal immigrants.

So, let’s fix that. Track the visas, do E-Verify, build the damn barrier. It’s ridiculous to say that it can’t be done.

And who would certify that the border is back in our control? I would have a neutral party, perhaps a commission of retired jurists, issue the judgment. Once they do, we legalize the 11 million, granting them the right to stay and work here.

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A wall doesn’t mean keep out, it means use the front door.

jamesshand
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> Sees "Build the Wall" as title
> *grabs popcorn*

rhiroyonve
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Can't believe leftists think this type of speech as "racist".
Rest in peace, Mr. Krauthammer

firstnamelastname
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I am Mexican, and agree totally on the points raised by this video.

yeyofamoelguerosalvaje
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Rest in peace, Charles Krauthammer. Thank you for your wise words and lessons that will last a lifetime.

katrinakendal
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I want Vox and Prager U. to clash on YouTube.

nbsaibot
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If walls don't work, then why did Obummer build one around his house?

farpointgamingdirect
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I used to be a leftists... The difference between the way the group think centered echo chamber of the left represents your argument and what your argument actually is still amazed me... They repeat the straw man while silencing you until they exclusively hear the straw man.... I am glad I took the time to watch your videos... While I still don't agree with all of them, I now respect your views and no longer consider myself a democratic socialist... You have helped pull me from the left to the center. Thank you.

mufasachainbreaker
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I was thrilled when CK did a Prager U video, I'm just sad he didn't do more of them. I will miss that man.

ptjigawatt
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"America is a nation of immigrants but it is also a nation of laws."- Bill Clinton 1990's

Darthluke
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Just watched this again. I really miss Charles Krauthammer. I always looked forward to his analysis of current events, and loved his penetrating, insightful wisdom. He is sorely missed.

joec
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I’m Hispanic, and my grandfather had to fight in WW2 to earn his citizenship .. He said come here legally pay taxes like everyone else .

andyoliverez
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Facts dont care about your feelings and your sleep schedule apparently. Prager its 2 AM...

supperhey
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lol i got an ad saying why we shouldn’t build the wall.

the_real_bromel
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I'm Hispanic, and my god, this is what I've been saying! Aaaaand....I get called racist.

mynameswhatsername
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the wall isn't entirely about immigrants. it's also about drugs

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THIS is by far the best solution I've heard. Morally and objectively, this may just be the best way to solve this problem.

justalittleturtle
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I miss Mr. Charles Krauthammer so much.  Didn't know he was the host of this video.  What a fine human being

shanewhitefeather
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Have you seen what has happened to Europe? I don’t want that here!

biskage
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I have and will miss this man's brilliant analysis. We should honor his advice and build the wall (along with all the other reforms mentioned)!

mattgenk