Does the media really think that we are that stupid?

A wall will keep out illegals to the same degree that locks keep our burglars. They deter some, they slow down the rest, and add time to react. But you wouldn't think of being without them.

OK, this is my problem with the wall.

Most US border towns have shopping centers close to the border that cater to Mexican customers. These shopping centers usually have low-end retailers, your Walmarts and dollar stores. So you have a steady stream of day visitors.

It seems to me that the wall would only keep out Mexicans that can't pass for being just a Walmart shopper. That's a pretty low bar.

They have Walmarts in Mexico too. My Sister-in-law is from Mexico, and she came here legally. Coming to a shopping center and breaking the law doing it is not an excuse. It doesn't work to go the other direction. The Mexicans will throw you into their jails for coming into the country illegally. You can't work down there either. Mor3e jail.