Wayne Harrison wrote: What happened the the Minutemen groups that said with much fanfare that they were going to patrol the area?
I would imagine they are still active in some areas, notably the Bisbee/Douglas areas. As far as the area in question here, even the local sheriffs are out gunned by the smugglers. What chance would a bunch of civilian observers have? That being said I would not be surprised to see another minuteman push, maybe in the fall.
Tanks, artillery, anti personal mines, would be overkill. A couple of properly supported Marine companies, with UAV and heli support, along with an authorized ICE agent with each unit in the field to make arrests. There are already military bases in the area for support.
Tanks and artillery may be overkill but personal mines sure wouldn't be overkill.
