Have you noticed how frequently (and easily) Mexico's opinion is dismissed? Even in matters that fall within their own borders...within their own jurisdiction.
Latest case-in-point:
http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/americ...ers/index.html
British cave explorers get trapped by rising water - refuse help from Mexican authorities - wait, instead, for British divers to rescue them.
Upon their rescue by British divers, Mexico detained the Brits for visa violations.
Heh. I would have sentenced them all (rescuers included) to 11months 29days.
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It's as if Mexican law can be overridden by *any* non-Mexican - on a whim. Accidentally carry your firearm over the Mexican border? No problem. You're not Mexican, so you're not subject to their laws...right? I mean, it's a
Mexican law - not a real law.
OOpsie, you forgot to purchase the proper car insurance for your visit to Mexico. After all, you have Allstate, a non-Mexican insurance company...that should be WAY better than any Mexican insurance. right? Surely the Mexicans aren't serious about this law? I mean, this is Mexico we're talking about - they can't prosecute folks for that. "What? Having a car accident is considered a crime in Mexico? That's silly. We don't have laws like that where *I* come from...."
I think it's high time for Mexico to treat itself as its own nation. To make decisions based on its own beliefs - ignoring those of *every* other nation. The only thing holding Mexico back is the attitude of Mexicans. Too quick to cave-in to the demands of others...mostly in an effort to be accepted (as equal) by others. Like the nice guy that never kicks anyone's ass - no matter how much they had it coming.
I think the winds of change are stirring in Mexico. And it's about damn time.
With the money you save on Coronas, next weekend you can hop a flight to Big White for some great spring skiing.
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