Biden says he had to use Trump-era funds for the border wall. Asked if barriers work, he says 'No'

argo_yamato@lemm.ee to politics @lemmy.world – 173 points –
Biden says he had to use Trump-era funds for the border wall. Asked if barriers work, he says 'No'
apnews.com
60

You are viewing a single comment

It needs to pass an audit. The wall is stupid, but building a monument instead of a wall should fail audits and is a type of corruption worthy of impeachment.

Presidents have to choose what they are going to stand for.

I hope they stand for the rule of law. Mind you they should tell us when the law is wrong and fight to get that fixed. However they don't get to ignore a bad law. There is often disagreement on what makes a good law, and sometimes you will lose that fight (or at least a battle in the fight).

I think bad enforcement of a bad law is a great way to fight it.

you can only be so bad before you are corrupt.

Corruption applies to actions taken for personal gain. Actions taken for perceived benefit of the constituents are noble even if they violate the law.

Right, and it seems like Biden has chosen to stand for the rule of law and due process.

1 more...