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Should the USA Build a Wall on BOTH of its Borders?

Season 1 Episode 12 | 10m 49s

In this episode of "America From Scratch" we explore the security gaps on our northern border, as well as why our southern border gets so much media attention. Former federal prosecutor Matt Pinsker speaks on his experience on the southern border dealing with drug cartels. and an asylum seeker talks about how his asylum process has been a fight for safety.

Aired: 06/04/19
Made possible with funding from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Should we ensure life, liberty, and shelter for all citizens?
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How long until people are living on Mars, and how will we convince them to go there?
Should we raise the national standard for when police can use lethal force?
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we outlaw political parties or add more?
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we have compulsory voting?
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we have a national conscription?
If we started America from scratch today, would we elect our Supreme Court justices?
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would Facebook be in the Bill of Rights?
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Should we raise the national standard for when police can use lethal force?
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we outlaw political parties or add more?
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we have compulsory voting?
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we have a national conscription?
If we started America from scratch today, would we elect our Supreme Court justices?
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would Facebook be in the Bill of Rights?