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Violence up in Baja – especially for journalists
Tijuana is a very unique place that attracts many American and foreign visitors from all walks of life for many different reasons . With the recent rash of violence and corruption taking place its understandable that people are hesitant to go there.. Human beings in general dont want to risk there lives and or fortunes by visiting a lawless society.. Obviously , America is part of the problem (with there insatiable craving for drugs ) in the battle of the continuing drug wars that take place upon our borders. Until something is done , I think readers should take heed to the authors warnings .. Obviously Mexico will suffer greatly from these tourism losses , and if there goverment sectors cannot unite and get a grip on there problems , it will become much worse . One thing they might explore is to take a proactive response to there problem , perhaps legalize some drugs (like Amsterdam , that does not have drug war and lawless problems.) and would bring massive amounts of tourist traffic and revenues that could go straight into there economy , as well as curb the violence and turf wars from these dangerous sectors currently in place .perhaps this might weed the bad guys out or at force them into a more honest living within a "legalized" sector withought having to blow people away to protect there turf wars , and jepordizing the safety of all Obviously , Mexico is a very desirable destination for travlers .. people like the laid back culture , The Mexican ambiance ...there government should step up to the plate and come up with ideas to ensure that they keep attracting tourists to there region and make it safe for there people , not scare them away. I for one love Mexico , yet am now a bit aprenhisive to travel there due to the random kidnappings , blatant corruption and so on .. Travlers are not stupid , word gets out weather it be good , bad or ugly ...Something needs to be done to curb this disturbing trend .. Dont follow the dumb ass Bush/Republican U.S. approach to drug intervention ,, implement a 1 year trial period ,, whereby you can enact controlled hash house areas , like that of Amsterdam , and see what happens ,,,What do you have to lose , at the rate your going now your Country's looking at a potential revolution taking place ,unless the violence can be curbed. Furthermore I believe legalizing could see a major reduction in these crimes we see proliferating , and the wellbeing of these border communities at large would see a major influx of tourists , jobs , and revenues . The bottom line is something radical needs to be done , Dont look to the U.S. for support and assistance (there a failure , and a drug addicted society ) take a look at Amsterdam's lead in drug laws and implementations and make a move in that direction .. When its safe again , I will be the first to fisit for a bueno hit and a cold Corona . Eddlebrock San Diego P.S. Vote Democratic— September 5, 2008 6:45 p.m.