We Build the Wall broke ground in New Mexico, on a half mile stretch of private wall that connects two 21-mile sections of existing fencing to fill a gap that allowed drug and human smuggling. The estimated cost was between $6 to $8 million.
This is an extension of the growing trend to use private businesses and economic measures to eliminate freedom-of-speech in America. Shadow banning, withdrawal of advertising, and cancellation of Internet accounts is now joined by denial-of-services at the local level.
Brian Kolfage, a veteran and recipient of a Purple Heart medal, who lost three limbs in combat, set up a GoFundMe page to fund the Wall on the southern US border. He raised millions in a matter of days and is sending a powerful message to Congress.
