So-called “Security” Fence

This closer view shows that the fence consists of closely-spaced slats that allow air passage but not much else. Humans will need to go over, under, or around it, as they have demonstrated an ability to do in other areas where fences have been constructed, such as the West Bank and our southwest. The problem is that the fence also creates a lethal barrier to many other species of animals that need to be able to cross the border.

Lower Rio Grande Valley

April 19th 2009
We are coming to the end of a month spent in Mission, Texas, located in the Rio Grande Valley. The RV resort we are staying at is Bentsen Palm Village, next door to Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, and the nicest rv park we have encountered in our short history as world travelers. The park has very large sites with abundant native plantings throughout. Moxie has made many canine friends at th ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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