W is for Wall

I’m doing this blogging A to Z thing. Today is W.

The idea of building a nearly 2,000 mile impenetrable wall between the U.S. and Mexico is ludicrous. We’ve spent something like $7 billion already on fencing that only spans about a third of the border. The cost of a wall would be astronomical.

Donald Trump thinks we’re going to get the Mexican government to pay for it, and has an interesting extortion plan in the works to make that happen, but…

Putting aside for a moment that this the dumbest idea ever, I think there is a way to pay for it.

Naming rights.

Think about it: MetLife Stadium, Barclay’s Center, PNC Arts Center, Citi Field. Companies would pay to get their name on this thing. You know Trump wants his name on it. Sell it off in chunks – it’ll be a gold mine.

Of course, you’d have to make it more than just a wall. It would have to be a destination (just on our side of course…). Stagger a few giant entertainment / retail spaces; a few stadiums; maybe some water parks…

Wait, wait…I’ve got it…

Casinos!! C’mon, the sucker will pay for itself. What could go wrong?