Well, The United States did put out a warning to students and told them not to go to Mexico for spring break, because it is not safe. I think it is good to know that most everyone heeded the warning and did not go. If Mexico wants customers they have some things to work out.

I recently returned from visiting Idaho and I felt as if though I was on a different planet. Like Mexico Idaho is inundated with "Mexicans". People are scared to even associate with them because of differing ideals that "they" carry. I am from Texas where "Hispanics" also flow like honey. They are not shunned like in Idaho. Are we still living in times where the color of our skin dictates our being on a differing planet or not. The mason Dixon line seems to think so.

Gary,

What a unique perspective on the drug cartel problem in Mexico! I never thought anyone would even consider going to Mexico with all the reports of the trouble with the drug cartels.

What I found most disturbing was the fact that although Mayor Torres is encouraging the spring breakers to come to his city in large numbers, he can’t even walk around without armed guards! Doesn’t he realize that young Americans with money are just the "customers / victims" the drug dealers are looking for?

Unbelievable!

Talk about different planets, what planet was that girl on who told you that going to Mexico on spring break was, “Totally relaxing, what we needed after finals?”

Thanks for the great report and your additional comments on the blog today! You always do a fantastic job and the viewers always appreciate your work!

Jo Ann
North Royalton, Ohio

If, indeed, were in the interest of the government that people go to Mexico again, they must confront the drug cartels and take action, what I particularly do not believe happen, because the government is fully colluding.

Gary, I am sorry for the Rosarito Beach Community especially the
people who are trying to make an honest living but would you want
you child going there for spring break. The beach area may be
and probably is perfectly safe but young folk don't always use good
judgement especially when on spring break so it is better to be
safe than sorry. Really better to spend the money here at home
than elsewhere since our economy is in the toilet.

Gary,
You hit the point when the mayor said he was not safe. When law and order breaks down, so does society.
Fortunately, I do not know how long it will take, but these towns must suffer Tijuana, Rosarito, until such time as it motivates the people to demand effective law and order.
Law officers who "inform" to protect murderers and drug Lords by identifying whistle blowers on the cartels etc must have extremely harsh penalties inflicted upon them, thats a start.
Maybe Mexico needs an "Untouchables" squad as well.
Regards,
Hodgson.

Mexico needs to clean up its act so they can survive. Why should tourists go to a place where they might not return. Too many places right here in our own country to have fun