I Wanna Be President!

So here's today's thought....hold on its a doozy!
I've mentioned before how when someone hears you are an Army wife, they start asking your opinion on political matters. There is of course, the economy, Don't Ask/Don't tell, an my favorite Border Patrol!

Now, I'll say one more time, being an Army wife does not give us the inside track to the White House. So our opinions really aren't any more important than any other US Citizen. If they were, you would have seen an Army wife in the White House by now!

I've previously stated my opinion on Don't Ask/Don't Tell, and it remains the same. I DON'T CARE. So, since these other topics seem to be of dire need of my opinion,
lets discuss them, lol.

In a perfect world, we wouldn't have the need for such things as Border Patrol, INS, and Homeland Security. But....we don't live in a perfect world, we live in America.

I will admit before 9/11 I could care less who came and went within our borders.
My favorite movie quote was from Clueless: IT DOES NOT SAY RSVP ON THE STATUE OF LIBERTY!~ (yes I quoted Clueless,don't judge me!)
I fully believe that anyone who is truly searching for a better life, should be free to find it. I don't care where you come from, what you look like, and what your religion, you should be welcome to achieve that dream, and we should be free to welcome you to that life.
Now the problem here, isn't good people who want a good life. But people who want to cheat the system.

So when I run for President, my border patrol platform will be this:
You have 90 days to declare yourself. All CURRENTLY within the borders, will have Amnesty, up until that point. If you have not declared yourself, within that timeline, it will be assumed you have a reason for not wanting to be recognized as a US Citizen. One would have total freedom, be here legally, and take advantage of all we have to offer, unless something darker is on their agenda?

Now what about after 90 days, and the illegals coming in the borders?
Now I know all illegals do NOT come from Mexico, for one to assume this is prejudicial and morally wrong. However, since the vast majority do come from Mexico/Central America, I will use this as a reference.

The US spends billions of dollars each year attempting to secure the borders, deportation and other random immigration related charges. Border patrol agents are currently supposed to cover a 1969 mile stretch. Now, the border between Mexico and its neigboring countries Belize and Guatemala are a mere estimated 674 miles.
How much easier would it be to patrol almost 1300 LESS miles?
Yes I know I sound crazy, but hear me out...

If we took the money we spend annually and put it towards the purchase of Mexico, we could be out of the red in no time. Now I'm not saying we make Mexico a state, just merely a US Territory. We could then profit on tourism, the massive import/export opportunities and in this one location, I would advise legalization of drugs.
Mexico has a HUGE drug situation. The legalization of drugs would not only shut down the cartels, but make a huge profit for the country itself.
Don't get me wrong, in most instances I AM COMPLETELY AGAINST DRUG USE! However,I do believe in this area the best option would be legalization.

Now I know there will be a lot of people who read this and think, I've lost my marbles, but I'm ok with that. They may be right.
Like I said, my opinion doesn't matter anymore than anyone else.

However, I think I would make an awesome president. Not only for Border Patrol, but Naked Fridays are sure to be a hit.

So when you hit the voting booths, think Army Wife! (Be careful of the Marine's though, those women are crazy! Just kidding, seriously put down the weapon Um...Semper Fi?)