Homeland Security waives (environmental) laws to finish fence

[XemaSab]

WASHINGTON — The Homeland Security Department used its legal authority Tuesday to waive environmental and land management laws, so it can complete 670 miles of fence along the U.S.-Mexican border.

The waivers will allow the department to move ahead with miles of pedestrian and vehicle fence construction as well as roads and detection systems.

Homeland Security, under orders from Congress to build the fence, has run into intense opposition along the border from land owners, ranchers and environmentalists. Many didn't want their land taken or for wildlife and rare species to be disturbed.

"Criminal activity at the border does not stop for endless debate or protracted litigation," Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said. " The waivers will enable important security projects to keep moving forward."

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-04-01-border_N.htm

:grr:

[Nihil]

1. Sieg Heil!

> "Criminal activity at the border does not stop for endless debate or
> protracted litigation," Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said.
> "The waivers will enable important security projects to keep moving
> forward."

> The Homeland Security Department used its legal authority Tuesday to
> waive environmental and land management laws

Wonder what's next on their agenda?
:scared: