4 May 2017 | Paul W. Swansen

Build that Wall.  It was and continues to be a common refrain from the Trump Administration.  Most recently it has been the object of back and forth cursing and discussions during the White House press briefings.

Let's define the term - 

Definition of wall

1 a : a high thick masonry structure forming a long rampart or an enclosure chiefly for defense —often used in plural b : a masonry fence around a garden, park, or estate c : a structure that serves to hold back pressure (as of water or sliding earth)

2 : one of the sides of a room or building connecting floor and ceiling or foundation and roof

3 : the side of a footpath next to buildings

4 : an extreme or desperate position or a state of defeat, failure, or ruin the surrounded troops had their backs against the wall

5 : a material layer enclosing space the wall of a container heart walls

6 : something resembling a wall (as in appearance, function, or effect); especially: something that acts as a barrier or defense a wall of reserve tariff wall.

I'll assert that all of the discussion and questions about the wall are semantics.  Since the concept and idea of a wall on our southern border by now President Trump, it has polarized those who have offered commentary and opinions.

How about we decide on a common definition, and the concept of just what a wall along the border with Mexico should look like.  Even better, let's refrain from concentrating on the wall minutia, and address the overall issue of the flow of illegal immigrants flowing into our country.

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