US To Fence 370 Miles Of US-Mexico Border

I personally hoped this wouldn't happen, but knew it was just a matter of time.

The US Senate has voted to build a fence along about 20% of the border with Mexico as part of an effort to bring illegal immigration under control.

The amendment sponsored by Jeff Sessions, the conservative Alabama senator, will authorise the construction of a three-layer fence along 370 miles (600km) of the lengthy border.

It would also see the construction of barriers to block vehicles along about 500 miles (800km) of the border.

My prediction -- In the 2008 Summer Olympics, Mexico will take all three medals in the pole vault competition.

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