The Great Debate of "The Wall"

I was recently introduced to the The Smirking Chimp, a collection of work, news, and commentary from a liberal perspective. In the article “The Psychology of the Wall” by John Feffer and posted on February 14, 2019, Feffer discusses ideas behind building a wall. This is a pressing matter in our country today. Feffer not only discusses the wall in the US, but he also brings attention to the history of walls being built in other countries. From small towns in Romania separating themselves to Hungary building a wall on its border with Siberia, Feffer examines what drives countries and cities to build walls. Why are humans so desperate to keep people out? Feffer writes, “In Trump’s mind, walls define the parameters of privilege.” In other words, only those who are citizens of the United States deserve the privileges that come with it, and those privileges should not leak out of the borders.  In addition, Trump is giving the idea of security without actually giving security. Feffer goes on to say, “A wall is largely a symbol. It means nothing when the United States refuses to address the true causes of insecurity, both at home and abroad.” I think these words are powerful, and I agree with Feffer. Overall, this article sparks interest with readers making them want to understand the idea of a wall on a different level. By doing so, readers can develop a strong opinion about their stance on the United States building a wall on the Mexico border. What do you think? Does America need a wall for it to defend citizen's privileges and provide security?