That was just something that reminded me of earlier subjects of discussion. In one of those earlier discussions, the one about the vigilante ranchers, I got the impression that you don't consider the U.S. southern border to be undisputed. If so, I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on what the implications are at this point in time.
I can't stay, but I read this, so I will give my $0.02
I do not believe there are any present disputes.
However from the "practical life" (I guess, " a la Montessori" *g*).
There seems to be an "invassion" from the Mexican side, since increasing Mexican (and hispanic), populations makes it so. For example most of the adjacent states the Spanish language is very prevalent, in areas, indeed it is dominant (even in areas of Chicago). In addition, the convenience of having Mexican workers perform certain jobs, agricultural, landscaping, and domestic is practically 100 % Mexican. (even as north as the Yakima valley in Washington state --great wines by the way).
This together with...
1. Higher birth rates amongst Mexicanos.
2. In time, larger representation in the socio-politico-ecnomical spectrums, are a given.
Then...
Who cares about "formal" border disputes, practical life will make it a form of "clash of cultures" since the influence from the increasingly Mexican nationals will "shape" [somehow] the future of these states.
Is it the beginning of the end for borders as we know them ?
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