A Minor Musing About Conservatives, Dictators, Sean Hannity, And Immigration

If I understand conservatives properly, they believe that too many undocumented immigrants are illegally entering the United States. This influx, according to conservatives, is causing moral and fiscal harms; therefore, the best plan is to close the borders. Since the federal government is not acting; Texas Governor Rick Perry and conservative talking head Sean Hannity have taken up arms to illustrate the correctness of the conservative cause.

With Gov Perry pic.twitter.com/oLaxlpwgp8
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) July 10, 2014

On the other hand, many conservatives also believe the federal government has grown dangerously large and powerful. Many believe that President Obama is a dictator.

Given the latter beliefs and given that a closed border guarded by vigilantes like Sean Hannity or legitimate border patrol agents can keep people in as well as keep people out, why would conservatives want to close off an avenue of escape from a dictatorial regime? Creating such a situation doesn't seem conservative. It might even be less prudent than letting Sean Hannity on the river with a gun.