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> which won't* be manned continuously along it's length? > It's not just the wall that stops people, it's the frequent patrols, and repairs to the wall. Corre
by xienze 10y ago
> which won't* be manned continuously along it's length?
> It's not just the wall that stops people, it's the frequent patrols, and repairs to the wall.
Correct, the wall is but one part of a solution. As far as patrols go, sounds like a fantastic jobs program.
- adekok 10y ago> As far as patrols go, sounds like a fantastic jobs program. i.e. a way to throw money away doing nothing productive. Either the people involved will be highly trained / paid well, and therefore bored. Or, they won't be paid well, and will be susceptible to bribes from people wanting to cross.
- lostlogin 10y agoA good jobs programme results in something which creates more jobs and economic activity over time. This wall wall will hinder economic activity (though generally the kind that is less desirable).