US Customs and Border Protection agents face a myriad of challenges with ensuring the border is properly secured. A significant issue is trying to stop the smuggling and unlawful crossing of migrants over the border and controlling the flow of drugs into the country. In order for Customs and Border Protection agents to effectively perform their job, they must be able to properly inspect and search the people and property that crosses the borders on a daily basis. The Functional Equivalent of the Border concept applies to the need to conduct inspections and searches at other locations other than the actual border. These other locations include the ports where ships dock or at the airports where millions of travelers enter and exit the country.
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First, there needs to be enough border patrol agents to monitor and safeguard the thousands of miles of border stretching across the northern and southern parts of the country. Recruiting enough agents has been an issue. Also, government funding needs to be available to purchase the technology and equipment required to detect individuals trying to illegally cross the border. The war on drugs has resulted in border patrol having to perform more of a drug-interdiction role and be a lead agency in the war on drugs. Due to the growing concern on terrorism and the aftermath of 9/11, the border patrol has had to expand their focus on stopping terrorists and weapons of mass destruction from entering the country. Unfortunately, under the border paradox concept negative factors will continue to result due to efforts to secure the borders.
4) What has been the economic impact of terrorism on U.S. and Global Markets since 9/11?
The economic impact of terrorism since 9/11 has been significant. Immediately after 9/11, the Stock Market closed for a few days and the Dow points dropped significantly. Long term effects resulted in a serious recession in the country. The war on terrorism has cost the U.S. a significant amount in defense spending and has increased the country’s debt levels. This has resulted in less government spending available for other programs to help improve
First, there needs to be enough border patrol agents to monitor and safeguard the thousands of miles of border stretching across the northern and southern parts of the country. Recruiting enough agents has been an issue. Also, government funding needs to be available to purchase the technology and equipment required to detect individuals trying to illegally cross the border. The war on drugs has resulted in border patrol having to perform more of a drug-interdiction role and be a lead agency in the war on drugs. Due to the growing concern on terrorism and the aftermath of 9/11, the border patrol has had to expand their focus on stopping terrorists and weapons of mass destruction from entering the country. Unfortunately, under the border paradox concept negative factors will continue to result due to efforts to secure the borders.
4) What has been the economic impact of terrorism on U.S. and Global Markets since 9/11?
The economic impact of terrorism since 9/11 has been significant. Immediately after 9/11, the Stock Market closed for a few days and the Dow points dropped significantly. Long term effects resulted in a serious recession in the country. The war on terrorism has cost the U.S. a significant amount in defense spending and has increased the country’s debt levels. This has resulted in less government spending available for other programs to help improve