Apr 30, 2018 2 min read

Let’s build a moat instead

I woke up this morning with the best idea. Rather than build a $45 billion wall across our southern border, as proposed by President Trump, why don’t we dig a moat and fill it with water instead? It would look nicer and probably be just as effective.

But now the best part: We contact the government of Kenya and ask about buying Nile crocodiles to populate our new moat. Native alligators are just not fierce enough. A few 18-foot crocs lounging on the edge would certainly cause people to rethink any attempt to cross.

Sounds like a great idea. Right?

When I was 7 years old, I imagined building walls, crossing moats and climbing mountains. But even at that young age I knew those were fantasies.

I know the wall was a big part of Trump’s campaign and why he is dedicated to it. But our president and legislators should be able to find a better way to spend $45 billion. How many potholes could we fill? How many bridges could we make safe with even a portion of that money?

I cannot believe anybody really thinks the wall is a good or practical idea. Show me the data that proves we will receive a return on this investment. Otherwise, the afternoon nap is over. Let’s get back to reality.

Stan Myers

Washington