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People who live along the borders in States like New Mexico, Arizona and Texas fear cartel retaliation if they tell the border patrol agents of any suspicious activity. I can certainly understand why. This is because America needs to take the bull by the horns and get some law and order going on the border and stop the pussyfooting around with these drug smugglers, et al. When people don't feel safe on their own land, it's time to do something drastic.
Putting CBP on horseback ain't a bad idea, and should be done in certain areas along the Rio Grande where a border wall would not be possible.