Broken Borders, Broken Promises

by Todd Staples

For every mother who wants to raise her children in a safe America and for every father who understands that lawlessness results in dependence, Broken Borders, Broken Promises is a must read for Americans who refuse to allow the failures of our past to haunt our nation's bright future. Highlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly of our nation's attempts to secure our borders and to manage the millions of people here illegally, this book helps readers understand the challenges facing our country and urges Americans of all backgrounds to demonstrate the will to win. While federal leaders repeatedly deny the threat and daily violence along the border, author Todd Staples is documenting the daily dangers faced by Texas farmers and ranchers. The overpowering impact of this issue on the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave can no longer be denied, and Staples puts forward a framework for reform to solve our country's most critical challenges.

228 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2013

Reviews

[James Kingman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This definitely falls into the category of the half-memoir, half-manifesto common of politicians as they attempt to raise their profiles. This is not Dreams from my Fathers, but Staples--as he would be the first to tell you--is no Barack Obama. It is more like Perry's 'On My Honor.'

Without getting into substance of Staples' positions, it suffices that he is attempting to balance an extremely technocratic background running a large state agency with the fact that the remit of that agency interacts with such an nationally important and chaotic issue. His writing is clear for those unfamiliar with the general problems, but lacking on how those who do know part of the issue at least can attempt to overcome seemingly insurmountable procedural issues on the federal issue. That said, the man is running for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, not President or even Senator. There is only so much that can be done, but much more that can be said. It is worthwhile that the office-seeker here says something of value before bashing his opponents.

If you care about Texas politics or immigration, this is an easy quick and informative read that will teach you something about the issue and a lot about who will be part of the next generation of state leader in the next bit.