A nation without secure borders is no nation at all. It makes no sense to fight terrorists abroad when our own front door is left unlocked.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ron Paul asserts that a nation without secure borders cannot be a nation, and that fighting overseas terrorists is pointless if the home front is vulnerable.
- In plain terms
- He says border security is essential for national identity.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize securing borders before overseas engagements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does border security affect domestic safety?
- What balance should be struck between border and overseas security?
Another view
Security also depends on internal stability, not just borders.
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