THE PRESIDENT ACTS – AT 12:14 P.M. ET:   As the caravan north moves closer, the president is taking the action he promised.  From Fox: 

Hundreds of U.S. troops are set to make their way to the southern border to help Homeland Security and the National Guard as a caravan with thousands of migrants pushes north with the goal of crossing into America, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News on Thursday.

The official said roughly 800 soldiers will be sent to the area to offer “logistical support," including providing tents and vehicles.

It’s not immediately clear which units are being tasked with the mission as details are still being finalized.

Defense Secretary James Mattis could sign the deployment orders as soon as today.

There are currently 2,100 National Guard troops on the southern border assisting Homeland Security.
President Trump tweeted Thursday morning that "I am bringing out the military for this National Emergency. They will be stopped!"

The migrant caravan as of Thursday is still in southern Mexico, more than 1,000 miles away from the nearest entry point into the U.S. Its size is estimated to be around 7,000, but many of those currently walking are suffering from exhaustion, dehydration and heat stroke.

Some also told Fox News they fear getting attacked if they hop on a cargo train or getting deported if they take a bus.

“They are going to walk as long as they can,” said caravan member Brian Colindres, “or as far as they can.”

COMMENT:  Should we feel for these people?  Of course we should.  They're human beings.  But should we let them just come in illegally?  No.  The right answer is to stop them at the border, and demand that the UN and Central American governments house them.  We should give each migrant a packet, in their own language, explaining how to legally apply for entrance into the United States.

In other words, follow our laws, as tens of millions have.  We will treat you with kindness, but we will not destroy our tradition of law.

October 25, 2018