The Kentucky Senate has adopted its version of a resolution calling upon Governor Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the southern border. The matter came to the floor following the orders of the day, a period typically when non-controversial resolutions are called. GOP Sponsor Johnnie Turner of Harlan said there’s nothing more precious than rights to private property. He added, quote, “Texans have a right to that.”
“If they were crossing mine and your fences here in Kentucky and coming in in blanch, bringing the meth and all that, you would be upset and you would want help,” said Turner.
In expressing opposition to the immigration-related resolution, Democratic Louisville Senator Karen Berg said the people in the Senate, both elected and unelected, had the means today to fix the problem. She suggested that could occur by sending a message to the six U.S. representatives from Kentucky to vote yes on the Senate border bill.
Saying he expected to be the only Republican voting against the resolution, Christian County Senator Whitney Westerfield said the resolution wouldn’t change anything adding, Congress has become a dis-functional place.