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The discussion centers on concerns regarding a recently passed measure by Mexico's Congress that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs, including cocaine and heroin. Many express fears that this could deter American families from allowing their children to travel to Mexico for Spring Break, as it may attract tourists seeking to use drugs. While some argue that the measure could actually reduce corruption in law enforcement, others highlight the existing issues with police extortion in Mexico, particularly in tourist areas. The conversation also touches on the reality that many young people may engage in risky behaviors regardless of legal changes. Ultimately, the bill has not yet been signed by President Vicente Fox, who has indicated a need for revisions.
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Won't they wreck their "Spring Break" industry? No way in hell will American parents let their kids go down there if this passes. Not the ones who have any sense anyway.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americas/05/01/mexico.drugs.ap/
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) -- Police and business owners from Mexico's beaches to border cities say they are worried a measure passed by Mexico's Congress that decriminalizes possession of cocaine, heroin and other drugs could attract droves of tourists solely looking to get high.

Mexican and U.S. government officials insist that the bill eliminates legal hurdles to prosecuting drug crimes large and small. But it also lays out specific amounts of drugs -- including marijuana, cocaine, heroin and Ecstasy -- that can be legally possessed for personal use.

President Vicente Fox has yet to sign the bill, but his office praised it shortly after Congress approved it Friday.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
Won't they wreck their "Spring Break" industry?

Funny...I was thinking just the opposite. In fact I wondered if this wasn't part of the motivation.
 
The kids that would be doing drugs there are probably already doing the drugs here.
 
This is issue is about rhe corruption in law enforcement in Mexico. Not that it is going to change anything, but currently a person apprehended with drugs in their possesion is arrested or not arrested depending on how big a bribe he/she can pay the Mexican policeman.

For the most part the Mexican police look the other way where tourists, and booze or drugs are concerened, especially in the resort areas. On the other hand always have a $20 bill ready to hand over if you are stopped for a traffic violation.
 
edward said:
This is issue is about rhe corruption in law enforcement in Mexico. Not that it is going to change anything, but currently a person apprehended with drugs in their possesion is arrested or not arrested depending on how big a bribe he/she can pay the Mexican policeman.

For the most part the Mexican police look the other way where tourists, and booze or drugs are concerened, especially in the resort areas. On the other hand always have a $20 bill ready to hand over if you are stopped for a traffic violation.

and that's the naive outlook on Mexican police! They really don't need a reason to try to extort you out of money. My cousin went down there ... twice... and let's see, first time the police said they were going to arrest him for literally no reason (they actually said no reason) and he gave them $100 and off he went. Second time they actually brought him into jail for no reason again. He only slipped the guard $20 though and was let loose so that wasn't as worse.

I swear i already made this threads.

MIH is more popular then me :cry: :cry: :cry:

And what parents in their right mind actually "let" their kids go to mexico? The kids just go. If the parents are bad enough/out of position (kids too old) to let (or don't have any control) them go pre-law, what's going to give them the power to stop them now? What parent is naive enough to think "oh going to TJ? I'm sure you won't get drunk off your ass! Go sweetie, have fun on the beach and at the kids playground".
 
What a great way to help with illegal drug dealersimmagtion
 
Under pressure from the US government (apparently) -

MEXICO CITY (May 4, AP) - Mexican President Vicente Fox backed off a bill that would have decriminalized possession of small amounts of drugs, sending it back to Congress for changes rather than signing it into law.
 
Pengwuino said:
I swear i already made this threads.
I'm sorry, little Penguin. I looked before I posted but I did not see your thread. I apologize. Here, have a herring.
 

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