While many thought that immigration reform and the Wall were a non-issue during the elections, as one commentator stated “the dog that did not bark,” students in the RGV are now hoping to influence President-elect Obama’s policy on the Border Wall. There is much speculation in the RGV about what position President-elect Obama will take on the Wall and the best means for influencing his admnistration. In the UTPA newspaper, the Pan American, October 30, 2007 65(10): 7, a very thoughtful editorial was published about government accountability and the construction of the Border Wall. We have reproduced the text below. In addition a coalitions of students have organized a rally for November 13 and a march on November 19.
UTPA Student Paper Editorial on Border Wall