How complicated can it be to secure the border? Nearly 2,000 miles and five states form the southern border of the United States. Although the nation invests much effort and resources in attempting to secure the border, the southern border remains one of the most conflicted, active, and violent borders in the world. The border between the United States and Mexico is very problematic: thousands of people try to cross it every day, violence is generated by Mexican cartels and human trafficking increases. The Border Patrol and the American government face major challenges as cartels grow more powerful and corruption increases. There are approximately 10 million illegal immigrants in the United States: 62% are Mexican, 12% are from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and 6% are from the Philippines, India, and South Korea (Richwine). There are many reasons why people cross the border every day, such as escaping violence, having a better life, or gaining new opportunities, but there are also many reasons why illegal immigrants are a problem for the country. Bill Armistead, Ala...