1. a. What is the NBPC?
b. What is the CBP?
c.
Why do these organizations give opposite reports on the effectiveness
of the National Guard's presence on the southwest border? (HINT: Who
does each group represent?)

2. a. How long is the U.S.'s southwest border?
b. Why have 6,200 National Guard Troops been deployed to the border?  Be specific.

3. a. Why do Border Patrol agents have orders to protect National Guard units?  
b. What problems does this lead to for the agents?

4. Why does NBPC
President T.J. Bonner say chasing away smugglers' "scouts" on the
border does nothing to reduce the number of illegals crossing into the
U.S.?

5. a. How successful has the National Guard deployment been, according to the Bush Administration?
b. For what reasons does Mr. Bonner dispute these claims?

6. OPTIONAL:  Write President Bush at The White House to
express your support or disappointment for the way his administration
is handling this issue.  Remember to be clear, concise and polite.
email:
president@whitehouse.gov  OR

mailing address:
President George W. Bush
The White House
Washington, DC 20500