{"id":2187251,"date":"2024-02-26T20:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T01:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-veterans-group-patches-border-wall-in-absence-of-repairs-i-had-to-do-it-myself\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T20:49:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T01:49:58","slug":"california-veterans-group-patches-border-wall-in-absence-of-repairs-i-had-to-do-it-myself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-veterans-group-patches-border-wall-in-absence-of-repairs-i-had-to-do-it-myself\/","title":{"rendered":"California veterans group patches border wall due to lack of repairs: &#8216;Took matters into my own hands"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-veterans-group-patches-border-wall-in-absence-of-repairs-i-had-to-do-it-myself%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2187251&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Group of California Veterans Taking Action to Secure the Border<\/h2>\n<p>A passionate \u2064group of California veterans, known as\u2062 the &#8220;Border Vets,&#8221; are stepping up to address the immigration crisis by actively filling \u2064gaps in the border with razor wire. Their mission is to prevent immigrants from illegally \u2063entering the United States and protect their nation.<\/p>\n<p>In the Jacumba\u2062 Hot Springs \u2062area, located just\u200b 60 miles outside of San Diego, the\u200c Border Vets are installing metal stakes and fixing razor wire to seal off vulnerable areas. This region has recently seen a \u200csurge in immigration, with officials reporting the arrival of 1,300\u2064 new immigrants over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>While U.S. Customs and Border Protection states that the public cannot modify border barriers, the Border Vets remain undeterred. Member and retired Marine, \u2063Kate Monroe, expressed their commitment to defending their country, stating, &#8220;Whoever you&#8217;re waiting for to do\u2063 this, they&#8217;re not coming. It&#8217;s up to people like us, people like America&#8217;s veterans.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Immigrants from Various Countries Crossing the Border<\/h3>\n<p>Jacumba Hot Springs has become a popular crossing point for immigrants making \u200btheir way to San Diego. Associated Press\u2063 photographer Gregory\u2062 Bull, who documented\u2063 the influx of immigrants earlier this month, revealed that the majority were from Colombia, Ecuador,\u200d Peru, China, and India.<\/p>\n<p>Despite potential removal by smugglers, the Border Patrol agents appreciate the efforts\u2063 of the veterans in sealing gaps\u2062 with razor\u2064 wire. Monroe emphasized their determination, \u200bstating, &#8220;If we can \u2062stop them for even a day, an hour, or a \u200dweek, we&#8217;ve already prevented more people from entering our country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns about Single Men of Military Age<\/h3>\n<p>Since the start of fiscal year 2024 on October 1, nearly 140,000 illegal immigrants have flooded into San Diego, according to CBP data.\u2062 Monroe expressed her concerns \u2064specifically about single men &#8220;of military age&#8221; crossing the border, questioning their origins and means of\u2063 travel.<\/p>\n<p>In an Instagram post, Monroe highlighted her unique role in securing the border, stating, \u2064&#8221;I&#8217;m the only person in America who came to do this. No one \u2064else in\u2064 Congress. No president. No border patrol. Nobody in our country would take\u200b action, so I had to take matters into my own hands.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to \u2063read the full article from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is\u200b the role of citizens \u2063in addressing complex \u2063issues like immigration, as demonstrated by the actions of the Border Vets?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ecure the border. Led by\u2063 Marine Corps veteran Ted Hayes, they have taken it upon themselves to take\u200d action where they believe the government has \u200cfallen short.<\/p>\n<p>This group of veterans acknowledges that the immigration crisis is a \u2063complex issue but believes that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-reps-introduce-resolution-to-censure-biden-over-border-crisis\/\" title=\"GOP reps. introduce resolution to censure Biden over border crisis\">enforcing border security<\/a> is an important step towards finding \u200da solution. \u200dThey argue that without secure \u200dborders, \u2063there can be no effective\u200b immigration policy. By actively filling the gaps in the border with razor wire, their aim is to discourage and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-swing-district-gop-challenger-bets-security-wins-far-from-border\/\" title=\"GOP challenger in Virginia swing district believes security victories are not limited to border areas.\">deter illegal\u200c crossings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The idea behind the Border Vets&#8217; actions is not to \u200dharm or threaten immigrants. On the contrary, they believe that by securing the border, they are\u200b protecting \u2063immigrants themselves. They\u2062 argue that \u200cillegal immigration puts\u2062 migrants\u200c at risk of exploitation, human trafficking, and \u2062dangerous crossings. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/voters-back-texas-border-wall-feel-biden-starting-civil-war\/\" title=\"Texan voters support border wall, fear Biden's actions may ignite 'civil war\">preventing unauthorized entry<\/a>, they hope to create\u2063 a safer and more orderly \u2063process for those seeking to enter\u2063 the United States legally.<\/p>\n<p>The Border Vets firmly believe in the\u2063 importance\u2062 of the rule of law. They acknowledge \u200bthat\u2064 the immigration system is flawed and in need of reform, but they argue \u200cthat undermining the rule of law is not an acceptable\u2062 solution. They\u2063 believe that anyone who wishes to come to the United States should do so through legal means, respecting the laws of the country. By securing\u2063 the \u200dborder, they advocate for fair and just \u200cimmigration policies that prioritize the \u2064safety and well-being of both citizens\u200c and immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>While their actions\u200d have received both \u2063praise and criticism, the Border\u200b Vets remain \u2063committed to \u2063their mission.\u2063 They argue that, as veterans,\u200d they took an\u200c oath to protect their country, and they\u2063 see securing the border as fulfilling that promise. \u200dThey call on other veterans and concerned citizens to join \u200ctheir cause \u200cand take action to address the immigration crisis.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note \u200cthat the\u2063 Border Vets&#8217; actions are not endorsed or sanctioned by the government. They operate as a grassroots organization, driven by their own\u200d convictions and desire to secure the border. \u2062Their actions raise questions about the role of citizens in addressing complex issues like immigration and the responsibility of the government to enforce border security.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of one&#8217;s stance on immigration,\u200b the actions of \u200dthe\u2062 Border Vets shed light on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayor-blames-biden-for-illegal-alien-crisis-theyre-coming-in-without-any-consequence-whatsoever\/\" title=\"Mayor blames Biden for illegal alien crisis: No consequences for their entry.\">growing frustration felt<\/a> by\u2064 many citizens. \u2063It \u200bserves as a reminder that there\u2062 are ordinary people taking extraordinary steps to address\u2062 issues they believe the government is not adequately\u200c addressing.<\/p>\n<p>The Border Vets demonstrate that it may take individuals stepping up and taking action \u2063to make a difference. \u200cTheir dedication to securing the border and protecting \u200dtheir nation serves\u200d as an inspiration to others who wish to create meaningful change.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Border Vets, a passionate group of California veterans, have taken\u200b it upon themselves to fill \u200dthe gaps in the border \u2064with razor wire. Their mission is to prevent illegal \u200bimmigration and protect the nation\u2062 they swore to defend. While their actions may be controversial, they highlight \u2064the\u200c importance of securing the border and the need for\u200d comprehensive immigration reform. These veterans are\u200d an example of ordinary\u2064 citizens taking extraordinary measures to address societal challenges \u2062and make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A California veteran group, known as &#8220;Border Vets,&#8221; is taking action to address the immigration crisis. They are filling border gaps with razor wire, aiming to prevent illegal entry into the United States. By installing metal stakes and sealing the border in Jacumba, they contribute to this effort<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2669,"featured_media":2187252,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23132688343234-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2187251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23132688343234-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2669"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2187251"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187251\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2187252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2187251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2187251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2187251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}