First off, I didn’t say that Mexicans were bad people. I said that the Mexican system of determining guilt in situations like this has proved time and again to be weak, and for that reason, I wouldn’t consider it a place I would want to go. Yes, I could get beaten or killed anywhere, even in my home, and yes, there is always the possibility that I would wind up in an unsolved crimes pile, but I feel that the police here would do their jobs to the best of their abilities, and I don’t feel that about Mexico (or Thailand, as in the story of Leo). The tale of our mutual pal Philly is a fine example of this. I had written off the idea that his attackers would get caught despite the (grainy) footage of the attack, and yet the police found them and charged them. I do believe they jumped bail and are now the subjects of a manhunt, but that’s just the system for ya. My point is that if something ever did happen to me, whether I lived or died, I would want the police to do their jobs. From all that I have heard, the police appear dismissive and lazy when it’s a Canadian who was hurt or killed. Until I see otherwise, I have no interest in supporting them with my tourist dollars.

My ex-wife went to Mexico while we were still married. She had a great time. I’m sure she would totally go again if the opportunity presented itself. But I’d rather go somewhere that I felt was safe and where if something did happen, myself and my loved ones could hope for the best possible chance for some justice to be served.

Oddly, your comment came in as spam. Dave, I’ve known you for years… Are you a secret spammer?