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"The idea for such a device [i.e., Greg Abbott's buoy barrier in the Rio Grande, now found to have circular saw blades embedded in it] is not new. The Trump administration considered such a scheme to deter crossings as well, but it ultimately decided against it.

For good reason:"

~ The Big Picture and Todd Beeton

#GregAbbott #Texas #migrants #cruelty #Republicans #ProLife

https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/greg-abbott-lone-star-buoys

William Lindsey :toad: 2y ago

"The Trump administration solicited proposals for floating border barriers in 2020 but did not award a contract. One CBP official said Thursday the agency opted against installing the buoy system because it was expected to increase drownings and risks to U.S. agents conducting water rescues."

~ Nick Miroff, as cited by Big Picture and Todd Beeton

#GregAbbott #Texas #migrants #cruelty #Republicans #ProLife

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/06/08/texas-rio-grande-barriers-migrants/

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