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Trumps "Day One" Promise

We all know that Donald Trump proclaimed several "day one" promises when he was elected president and throughout his candidacy. These promises include but are not limited to things like ending the war on coal, repealing Obamacare, and remove all "job killing" regulations on business. Whether or not he will follow through with these promises is unknown and only in time will the American people know for sure. However one specific promise made by Trump has my attention. This promise is that he is going to have a wall built along the 1,954 mile boarder between the US and Mexico. Should the wall be built?

There are many arguments out there for and against the wall but before we go any further them I want you to know that the wall is very much possible. If it is a good idea or fiscally appropriate for solving the problem is what we are facing. So here are five reasons for and against the wall.

Cons

1. It will send a bad message to the rest of the world.

2. A hostile situation may be created between Mexico and the US.

3. Fair wages

Many companies that hire illegal workers will now have to pay legal workers fair wages.

4. It will cut off the spread Mexican culture.

5. It is not fiscally responsible.

The wall has a projected cost of ten and a half billion dollars, but as Trump has promised, Mexico will pay for this wall. The logistics of making Mexico pay for this wall is still uncertain.

Pros

1. A greater reward for those who come here legally.

2. Keep the US safe from people who do bad things.

Trump has proclaimed some very racy opinions on what kind of people are coming up from Mexico. Those statements where very bold and even insulting to the Mexican people however he was not all wrong. Not all people that come to the US from Mexico are bad but their are still bad seeds in the world and the more protection the US has against them the better.

3. More jobs.

4. Stop the war on drugs.

If we haven't already lost.

5. It will keep money in the United States.

Trump plans to cite Section 326 of the patriot act which puts pressure on banks to verify the identity of costumers attempting to open accounts. He would then amend this section so that no immigrant would be able to send money outside the United States unless they show documentation proving their legal status.


To know more about the dimensions and projected architecture of the wall visit http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2016/02/16/trump-bord... .


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