Comments for Smart Borders http://smartborders.wordpress.com Smart Borders Encourage Equality, Trade, Communication, and Human Rights on Both Sides of the Divide. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:06:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Something there is that Doesn’t Love a Wall- Part 4 by Scott Nicol http://smartborders.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/something-there-is-that-doesnt-love-a-wall-part-4/#comment-390 Scott Nicol Sat, 10 May 2008 16:44:33 +0000 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/?p=175#comment-390 Another beautifully written essay. Even as a politically motivated blogger you are an educator. Too much of what is written about the border and/or the wall treats it as a local phenomenon, missing the larger context, both socially and geopolitically, into which the border wall fits. Another beautifully written essay. Even as a politically motivated blogger you are an educator. Too much of what is written about the border and/or the wall treats it as a local phenomenon, missing the larger context, both socially and geopolitically, into which the border wall fits.

]]> Comment on Ourense or The Rivers once were Studded with Gold by spain » Blog Archive » Ourense or The Rivers once were Studded with Gold http://smartborders.wordpress.com/2008/04/29/ourense-or-the-rivers-once-were-studded-with-gold/#comment-352 spain » Blog Archive » Ourense or The Rivers once were Studded with Gold Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:03:54 +0000 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/?p=179#comment-352 [...] downtown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptIn the borderless EU, Spain has worked very hard to keep its country distinct from France and Germany and Soviet bloc countries. All this positive integration starts in its nation´s schools. One gets the general idea that Spain would … [...] [...] downtown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptIn the borderless EU, Spain has worked very hard to keep its country distinct from France and Germany and Soviet bloc countries. All this positive integration starts in its nation´s schools. One gets the general idea that Spain would … [...]

]]> Comment on The Inescapable Network of Mutuality by kyledeb http://smartborders.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/the-inescapable-network-of-mutuality/#comment-351 kyledeb Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:05:42 +0000 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/?p=178#comment-351 You've gotten right at the heart of the issue. Keep up the good work. You’ve gotten right at the heart of the issue. Keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on The Inescapable Network of Mutuality by ireland » Blog Archive » The Inescapable Network of Mutuality http://smartborders.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/the-inescapable-network-of-mutuality/#comment-340 ireland » Blog Archive » The Inescapable Network of Mutuality Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:43:52 +0000 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/?p=178#comment-340 [...] Ruairí wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWhile British rule in Ireland sought to eradicate all traces of the Gaelic influence on Ireland, this indefatigable culture lives on in the west coast of Ireland in particular. Despite burning down the churches and razing ruins, … [...] [...] Ruairí wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptWhile British rule in Ireland sought to eradicate all traces of the Gaelic influence on Ireland, this indefatigable culture lives on in the west coast of Ireland in particular. Despite burning down the churches and razing ruins, … [...]

]]> Comment on Headed to Spain by Scott Nicol http://smartborders.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/headed-to-spain/#comment-338 Scott Nicol Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:26:46 +0000 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/?p=176#comment-338 One quick clarification: the hearing on Monday is a Congressional field hearing, chaired by US Representative Grijalva. While the Defenders of Wildlife will be sending someone to testify on the tremendous negative impact that the wall is already having in Arizona, they are not sponsoring the event. The No Border Wall Coalition will sponsor a tour after the event to show visitors to the border what will be lost - private homes, the Sabal Palms Audubon Sanctuary, the University of Texas at Brownsville, etc. The real fireworks will come from the presence of representatives Tancredo and Hunter, both rabid supporters of the border wall. Tancredo recently criticized the Pope, saying that his call for immigrants to be treated humanely was just a cheap ploy to recruit Catholics, not a reminder that charity is supposed to be a basic Christian value. Hunter likes to claim that the border wall in California has created a utopia there, despite the fact that crossings in San Diego are up by 7%, while in the wall-free Rio Grande Valley crossings are down 34%, bringing them to a 15 year low. Anyone who can should turn out to support Grijalva, and let Tancreado and Hunter know what we think of their bigotry. One quick clarification: the hearing on Monday is a Congressional field hearing, chaired by US Representative Grijalva. While the Defenders of Wildlife will be sending someone to testify on the tremendous negative impact that the wall is already having in Arizona, they are not sponsoring the event. The No Border Wall Coalition will sponsor a tour after the event to show visitors to the border what will be lost - private homes, the Sabal Palms Audubon Sanctuary, the University of Texas at Brownsville, etc.

The real fireworks will come from the presence of representatives Tancredo and Hunter, both rabid supporters of the border wall. Tancredo recently criticized the Pope, saying that his call for immigrants to be treated humanely was just a cheap ploy to recruit Catholics, not a reminder that charity is supposed to be a basic Christian value. Hunter likes to claim that the border wall in California has created a utopia there, despite the fact that crossings in San Diego are up by 7%, while in the wall-free Rio Grande Valley crossings are down 34%, bringing them to a 15 year low. Anyone who can should turn out to support Grijalva, and let Tancreado and Hunter know what we think of their bigotry.

]]> Comment on Pontevedra, Day 1 by writetools http://smartborders.wordpress.com/2008/04/26/pontevedra-day-1/#comment-336 writetools Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:00:48 +0000 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-336 I have always been struck by the kindness of strangers in the many lands I have visited. I think it is a worthy challenge to extend the same to those who visit ours. I have always been struck by the kindness of strangers in the many lands I have visited. I think it is a worthy challenge to extend the same to those who visit ours.

]]> Comment on Something there is that Doesn’t Love a Wall, Part 1 by China » Blog Archive » Something there is that Doesn’t Love a Wall, Part 1 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/something-there-is-that-doesnt-love-a-wall-part-1/#comment-307 China » Blog Archive » Something there is that Doesn’t Love a Wall, Part 1 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:53:11 +0000 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/?p=167#comment-307 [...] Matthew Webster wrote an interesting post today on Something there is that Doesn’t Love a Wall, Part 1Here’s a quick excerptWhile not visible from the moon and only able to be seen by a trained eye at low orbit, the Great Wall of China is certainly an imposing feature. While architects may debate its construction and the merits of its foundations, … [...] [...] Matthew Webster wrote an interesting post today on Something there is that Doesn’t Love a Wall, Part 1Here’s a quick excerptWhile not visible from the moon and only able to be seen by a trained eye at low orbit, the Great Wall of China is certainly an imposing feature. While architects may debate its construction and the merits of its foundations, … [...]

]]> Comment on Something there is that doesn’t Love a Wall - Part 3 by S Nicol http://smartborders.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/something-there-is-that-doesnt-love-a-wall-part-3/#comment-306 S Nicol Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:59:46 +0000 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-306 The General Accounting Office found that the only real impact on border crossers has been to cause more and more to attempt to cross in inhospitable deserts, where an increasing number die. Go to http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06770.pdf to download the GAO report "Border Crossing Deaths Have Doubled Since 1995". The wall will not save a single life by stopping a terrorist, but every year it is the direct cause of immense human suffering. The General Accounting Office found that the only real impact on border crossers has been to cause more and more to attempt to cross in inhospitable deserts, where an increasing number die. Go to http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06770.pdf to download the GAO report “Border Crossing Deaths Have Doubled Since 1995″. The wall will not save a single life by stopping a terrorist, but every year it is the direct cause of immense human suffering.

]]> Comment on Something there is that doesn’t Love a Wall - Part 3 by David A. Andelman http://smartborders.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/something-there-is-that-doesnt-love-a-wall-part-3/#comment-302 David A. Andelman Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:03:53 +0000 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-302 "...their inevitable revenge after the Treaty of Versailles...." For a compelling look at the Treaty of Versailles and its immense consequences down to the present day, DO have a look at my fascinating new book -- "A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price We Pay Today" published by Wiley and available at Amazon.com and most bookstores ! The author (myself) -- executive editor of Forbes.com and a veteran foreign correspondent for The New York Times and CBS News is also available for speeches and lectures! Best, David A. Andelman david@ashatteredpeace.com “…their inevitable revenge after the Treaty of Versailles….”
For a compelling look at the Treaty of Versailles and its immense
consequences down to the present day, DO have a look at my
fascinating new book — “A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the
Price We Pay Today” published by Wiley and available at Amazon.com and
most bookstores !
The author (myself) — executive editor of Forbes.com and a veteran
foreign correspondent for The New York Times and CBS News is also
available for speeches and lectures!
Best,
David A. Andelman
david@ashatteredpeace.com

]]> Comment on Something there is that Doesn’t Love a Wall, Part 1 by S Nicol http://smartborders.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/something-there-is-that-doesnt-love-a-wall-part-1/#comment-299 S Nicol Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:29:33 +0000 http://smartborders.wordpress.com/?p=167#comment-299 Another beautifully written post. If your teaching duties allow, you should speak at the Congressional Hearing on the border wall at the University of Texas at Brownsville on April 28. It is critical that articulate, reasoned, and compassionate voices are heard. Another beautifully written post. If your teaching duties allow, you should speak at the Congressional Hearing on the border wall at the University of Texas at Brownsville on April 28. It is critical that articulate, reasoned, and compassionate voices are heard.

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