Ask yourself: How do you want this to end? Personally, when this ends, I want: ...and I want a Wall. Plus, I want all of these things to happen without the bad guys killing millions of us in all out (open) warfare. These (and other goals) require a long-term strategy, not just 'a high profile arrest' to make us feel good. Think about it.  How would you like it to end?  What have I left out?