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I am Democrat but I think it is time to close the border.

Is the solution really that difficult? Close the border except for legal immigrants. Biden’s “solution” is open borders, amnesty, acceleration to citizenship. In other words - perpetual chaos.

Canadian here - I won’t even visit the US, and I live close to the border. So many Americans are frighteningly mentally unstable, carry a gun, and believe in looking out only for themself and don’t care about the well-being of others /society. So, hell no. Not ever.

Canadá will never grow bigger than the USA simply for the reason being that 80% of Canadas land is uninhabitable 90% of the population live close to the USA border

I’m a bit late to this discussion but I agree with the 99.9% of other responses. Although, I have enjoyed trips to beautiful areas of the US, & live close to the border where a day trip was a common occurrence. I now hesitate to even travel there as I do worry about gun violence, racism & honestly cannot understand the cult of followers who would even consider voting for an incompetent, narcissistic criminal to lead their country…. it’s mind blowing! You are desensitized regarding violence/school shootings… choose where you live? What’s the guarantee that this couldn’t happen anywhere in the US, even rural areas? On the topic of living in Canada, it’s beautiful with lots of country to see/enjoy from west coast to the east coast & we have healthcare, a government (although not perfect) elected by & working for the people. I’m proud to be Canadian, wouldn’t move for anything! We’re your neighbour but as it happens sometimes we just can’t believe what’s going on next door.

Close the border

Infact fuck that close of the border indefinitely to Mexico u can't respect our laws and our country then u can fuck it up for everyone south of the border instead and none of you get in

I live within 100 miles of the border…that’s close enough for me!

I would move but not right now with biden. I drove long haul 20 yrs to the states. Lost cdl to medical reasons. Its been 10 yrs since crossed the border. I would cross but with biden nah. Maybe florida or texas be ok. Texas always been my favorite state. Or arizina a close second.

Tyler, thanks for your entertaining and fun videos. My grandfather is a dual citizen but has never renewed his passport or anything and when asked to do so, he outright refuses. He says he hated living there. We live in the Vancouver area of Canada right now. My wife is finishing her registered nursing degree and we are considering moving to washington state, within an hour or so of the Canadian border on temporary work visas (TN1) for a few years. The main reason is the cost of living differences, mostly in housing but a lot of things are cheaper down there too. For example though, the costs of rent or to buy a house in the Vancouver area is insane - 1.5 million is generally a starting point. The cost of a detached house south of the border between Bellingham and Blaine starts around $400,000 ($500,000 CDN). If renting, it's crazy cheaper than here. \n\nThe area we are considering going to is very close to the canadian border, I've never heard of major violence problems in the area. Like one of the other comments you read, we're basically considering moving there to take advantage of a lower cost of living and higher salaries for a bit to try to get ahead. Living in the Vancouver area is such an absolute DRAIN on our finances that it is intolerable. If we didn't move to the US, we'd have to find another place in Canada to go to, but we do like the climate on the coast here. I'd actually just keep commuting to Canada daily to work in Canada since it's so close to the border, and writing the bar exam to be able to practice law in any US state except California, Massachusets, or New York is a pain in the backside to even be able to write it, let alone prepare for it. Just easier for me to keep working here unless we decided to try to make a permanent move somewhere further from the border.\n\nIf we decided to change our minds and apply to stay in the US in the future, there are a lot of the other considerations that other people have raised on top of my own ability to continue as a lawyer. Gun violence in the US is crazy, extreme polarized political views and increasing intolerance against diversity of race, culture, religion, (and while it doesnt affect us directly, it bothers us how LGBTQ people are increasingly targeted with backwards policies and by certain segments of the public), the health care system in canada has it's problems but it's also got it's strong points. We'll never go bankrupt because of a health care issue since we can move back to Canada IF it's ever a problem. Thankfully we are all pretty healthy so it shouldn't be much of a problem for a while at least. And we wouldn't even move there at all if her employment as a nurse doesn't offer health care and better pay than she can obtain here. \n\nOur kids will probably attend post-secondary (college/university) in Canada as dual citizens unless they get a scholarship to a top US school. The costs of post-secondary in Canada appears to be much cheaper than in the US and we have some good colleges/universities that consistently rank high globally.

I would consider living in the USA but I would lose many of my Canadian veterans benefits and services that I currently receive. My grandparents are from North Dakota. I could use that to get citizenship through derivation… but then there would be the requirement to file income taxes in both countries. Any tax free benefits I get as a Canadian vet, would loose their tax free status and become taxable if I claimed my citizenship… so I have decided not too. If these issues were not in play, I would consider moving to northern Minnesota or Montana or Vermont. Somewhere close to the Canadian border, close to family but in a better climate zone. I like growing my own food and a longer growing season with nicer forests would be awesome. The climate in Manitoba is not the greatest for growing a variety of trees… and the trees do not get very big. I love Orlando and spend about 6 weeks a year there… but I could not see myself living there full time. Sometimes I will drive the 3600 km south to Orlando and I get a really good view of the wealth disparity in the USA… So that alone, I am happier in Canada… knowing that there is a better safety net for us should a situation in life happen that would leave you broke and homeless in the USA

I live 20 minutes from the US border, I'm single and doing the online dating thing. I Get lots of people who live in the states because I live so close to the border, but I immediately reject them. That's how much I don't want to even consider involving myself with the US.\n\nAlso, I think you need to do a little bit of research about your own company because your statement that the vast majority of people have health insurance through work is completely wrong. It's less than 50%. Most people in your country are screwed when it comes to healthcare.\n\nThe fact that basic human rights for the majority of the population are also under attack makes it a very easy no. Who would ever want to live in a place that is so hateful and violent?

So all you americans who said that europe shouldn’t close borders,let them all in,... Where are you now? You know how many will end up doing what need to be done? 30% all the other end up in jail,homeless,social benefits,... means less for your people,slower help if needed,more taxmoney gone,crimes rises,d*pe already floods the street well it will come worse.. Ooh racist this that no where do\nwe go when sh*t goes sideways? do we get the same threatment? nowhere and no. Well next is people\nstruggling instead off a couple months or 2years will now struggle 5-10y,housing? damn instead of a few months to 1y now? 4-6y.. that’s happening in europe now because off mass immigration because off your wars.. our great system fails.. and most don’t come for\nthe wright reasons,never had a job,have problems,wants family or friends to come than they stay illegally and go on and on.. This is why close border everywhere and each country needs to get those f up politicians out,send back those who are here for the wrong reasons and help your own people and country back where it should be in a good mindset,more equality,tax money spend on the right things,... They all think the\nwest is the beloved land but to much and no more beloved land or money..

We need to close the border it’s getting out of hand

This is beyond ridiculous. Close the fking border.

Because they have an open border. Close the border.

I live in nyc, the migrants look at us , like we owe them . These people are coming from Venezuela ??, they r saying no to many jobs, and also r not poor .I witnessed a family of 7,all had jewelry, expensive clothing, I' thought asylum seeking was for groups of people looking for a better life education and a place to live, United States is going to go chapter 11,close the border, I remember what Castro did,let's send them to miami.

Close the border hire people to pew pew anyone who crosses it. Also make it easier for people to come the right way and obtain green cards.

Way past time to deploy the military and close the border, enough is enough

Close the border with high concrete. You know illegals are headache of crimes ?

Close the fkn border completely! We are being invaded by terrorists and communist infiltrators that are setting up hubs to try and take over we the people.. With the help of our own White House administration and Homeland Security we are sure to arm ourselves and protect our country without fail!!! LOCK AND LOAD PATRIOTS!!

Close the border and build a wall from coast to coast!

Close the border wtf

America needs to take care of THEIR OWN CITIZENS FIRST!! B4 TAKING ON OTHERS!!! SO MANY HOMELESS IN OUR CITIES ALREADY!! CLOSE THE BORDER!

Just say the word and we the people will 100 % close the border you know like north Korea border FAFO LINE

I just wonder what their own government back in their own countries are doing ?\nAre their own government very corrupt that they pocket all the government cofers? No progrmas and financial support for them that is why they leave their hell hole countries to illegally and violently and most of all, shamelessly enter these USofA?!!\nPls close the border!!

Why, because US immigration can't get it right. Close the border and do paperwork in order to enter. The US needs to stop taking in immigrants and caring for those can't care for themselves once they get here.

KEEP THEM OUT!!!! We all have problems, so we simply can't cure all that ails the world. We really need to close the border. We have Americans who need the same things these people want. Once America fixes what Americans need, then and only then should we help non-Americans.

Close the border

Close the border with armed military force. When body’s start to fall this shit will stop.

A real Insurrection and the Democrats and Media are ignoring it!\nFUCK THW MADE UP JANUARY 6TH SO CALLED INSURRECTION!\nTHIS IS A REAL INSURRECTION AND THEY DON'T CLOSE THE BORDER!\nBIDEN'S MASSIVE ILLEGAL IMAGINATION!\nWE NEED TRUMP OR WE WILL ONLY REMEMBER WHAT AMERICA WAS LIKE FROM MEMORY!

Okay, I'm all for LEGAL immigration but THIS is unacceptable! Close the border until things like this are brought under control. The U.S. can't save everyone! Start helping the homeless in OUR country!

Biden and his regime need to be removed and this ridiculous Madness needs to stop close the border start shipping them back where they belong and make some strong policy because the Democrats are trying to destroy America

I understand those people their country country is a mess but coming here like that it's going to create more problems we have to close that border. with the army

You would think that someone could close the border gate!

Stop this madness. Close the border and regain control. Honor the citizens that pay for this country!

Close the border

Its sad when a hotel kicks out 20 veterans for illegal imigrants that comitted a crime ,close the border forever and be done with these criminals

Close the border. Americans tax dollars shouldn't have to pay for refugees when they're struggling to get by themselves. People can't afford to go to college in the U.S., it's so expensive. Cost of living goes up all the time. I have multiple degrees and can't really find a job and when I do, they always want to pay very low and def much lower than they started your counterparts at. There's a ridiculous homeless issue in the U.S. where I've met plenty that apply for jobs all the time and do not get hired. They even ask random people if they can work for them just for food, literally just for food. There are people everywhere that take things for granted including the U.S. but that's not the issue here. There are U.S. leaders that steal your money in taxes and retirement funds then misuse the funds. How is it fair for a hard working individual to have 30% of their gross removed from there paycheck then still required to pay the government when filing income taxes. You can buy a house, pay it off and never own it. The government is your forever landlord because property taxes are always due and are increased whenever authorities want them increased. Every country has serious issues.

At first I was like, let some people in! After seeing the border situation... I'm like close the border! I'm nowhere next conservative or fake republican, or fear mongering, but people should apply and not just show up! No program is going to help this. As type this and you realize what I'm saying, NO Caucasians had to deal with this when they invaded this continent, and no black person came here by their free will but are told to go back to where they came from!

Close the border and line it with military. These people aren't escaping anything. It's an invasion. And the military should handle its..

We had enough of this dumb immigrants this cannot go on forever Mexico and the United States need to work together for once and close the damn border

Close that border, authorize the use of live ammunition and lethal force if necessary, coming across illegally is not open for negotiation, the answer is no

it is not a immigration, it is a invation! close the border...

Close the border, we have our own problems.

CNN. They need to come over legally, just like my Grandparents and Great Grandparents Did. Biden and his Idiocy Administration NEED to Close the Border, Period

CLOSE THE BORDER.!

CLOSE THE DAMN BORDER!!!

Close the border it took us forever to find a home last year and my husband and I was born here you can have so much gonna have to have a war to defend Americans hate to think it but something gotta give

CLOSE THE BORDER! \n\nAMERICA IS FULL!