Don’t tell me someone figured out that you need armed troops near the border? Of course it would be Texas. Good move after unarmed guards fled the border.

AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry said Monday he will send a dozen armed security platoons from the Texas Army National Guard to help law enforcement officers secure the border.

The 604 newly activated troops are to be part of Operation Wrangler — an interagency law enforcement effort aimed at reducing crime and increasing security across the state.

The troops will stay active for an undisclosed period of time in areas across Texas. A spokeswoman for the governor said she could not elaborate “on the timing or places, but the surge operation will be on a statewide level.”

The idea that this problem is a “law enforcement” issue begs the issue. Guard should be legally allowed to directly participate in the protection of this nation’s border. It is a security issue with non-US citizens. When you accept the first premise you get this from Tennessee.

“There’s not going to be, there shouldn’t be any direct contact with any National Guard soldiers or aliens that are trying to cross the border. That’s what the border patrol does. We’re just there as a presence and assist them with reporting these illegal aliens that are trying to cross the border.”

At least Texas seems to be catching on to the problem and potential solution.

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