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A while back (cannot remember which thread) I posted a remark about the US doing more to protect our borders. Today I read an AOL news article and the following comment is from that article: "But ABC News, citing anonymous sources, reported Saturday night that al-Qaida planned to send terrorists across the Mexican border into the United States, and that suicide attacks were being planned in the city, possibly using trucks." Now for a question for the railroaders and security people. There was an article in the Trains mag a while back and it showed the SP line in very rough terrain and a Border Patrol agent checking the train somewhere. Of course the article was in the recent past and the article was about a time even further back. But are trains inspected at the borders for those who are not train crews who might be hiding in the various cars? Now I understand that every detail of security can not be discussed, but what is taking place in and around railroads that have trains going and coming from across the borders? What other measures can the government / military / police / citizens do to insure safety at our borders? I am a firm believer that we must do much more at our borders and between legal, current crossing points. Border Patrol agents are outmanned and outgunned by many crossing the border illegally. The thread where I posted the "border protection" remark also discussed the National Parks and how much crime had gotten out of hand in them, partly because of those crossing the border illegally. Do we need another "wake up call" before more is done? I certainly hope not. Of course riding a train into the country from across the border may not be the route of choice, but it is a possibility. And there are many other possibilities for entry. This could become a controversial topic. But nevertheless is a topic we must consider, become aware of, and strive to prevent. The floor is open for discussion. Let's try not be too tacky in voicing our opinions. I certainly hope I have not been so.
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