This is a hard call for me. If the objective is to give the local police a reason not to be corrupt (ie. a decent wage and career path). I’m in favor of that. I do have a problem with the national military taking over local law enforcement at the direction of the national government. That just doesn’t seem right.
M Nichols - 5 years ago
The military seem less corrupt. I think if the pay scale for a police officer were a living wage, maybe some of the corruption would go away. My maid makes more than a police officer. That is pitiful!
Sheila Byrns - 5 years ago
I am just concerned that such a large influx of people - that there will not be appropriate training. An army soldier's job and a police officer's job are very different!
Sheila Byrns - 5 years ago
I am just concerned that such a large influx of people - that there will not be appropriate training. An army soldier's job and a police officer's job are very different!
Bob palmer - 5 years ago
The military is very couteous to deal with, friendly and accomodating unlike police staff.
Donald Hauser - 5 years ago
I fully agree with Craig. The military is most respectful and trust worthy. They will always help the gringos without expecting any mordida! I lived in Mexico off and on for almost 60 years and yes, I am a Spanish teacher and an interpreter! I worked for the Allan W. Lloyd investment firm in Guadalajara and later in the Chapala office for two years. I was also an advisor to the Mayor of Chapa and have several credentials from Mexico. I am now 83 years old and continue to teach Spanish. I was born in the U.S. but, my heart belongs to mi Mexico lindo y querido!!! El Pato Donald
Juan Diaz - 5 years ago
The narco - cartels have to be gone, they are cave of corruption because the money they gather thanks to bunch of idiots who buy drugs. Has to be also, a way to get rid of illegal drugs. may be, the abolition of paper money. No paper money, no trade on drugs. The National Guards will have a lot of work, cleaning the country.
no - 5 years ago
no
Bob - 5 years ago
OK, I think we all agree that the current situation is not acceptable. If ur gonna criticize a proposed solution, please come up with a better plan. Just being critical is not at all helpful!
Well, I sure hope that AMLO is not so pig-headed as to believe his first published comments on "plans" are immutable and just forges ahead with HIS plans and accepts no advice from more experienced advisors.
Antonio - 5 years ago
I feel safe with the military around, I trust the military. The Police I trust as far as they can fall. When the police are around, I quitely remove myself from their proximity. The police look at gringos as an opportunity & it can get dangerous.
Peter - 5 years ago
I agree with Craig's comments completely. We have a saying in Baja Sur. "For $200 the cops will help you bury the body". Having said that if the cops were paid a living wage perhaps it would be better.
Craig - 5 years ago
The military is a pleasure to deal with when driving the Baja. I don't have any experience with the military outside of the Baja so can't speak to it. I just know that those of us that do interact with them at the check points and in the town's in the Baja feel safer because they are there.
This is a hard call for me. If the objective is to give the local police a reason not to be corrupt (ie. a decent wage and career path). I’m in favor of that. I do have a problem with the national military taking over local law enforcement at the direction of the national government. That just doesn’t seem right.
The military seem less corrupt. I think if the pay scale for a police officer were a living wage, maybe some of the corruption would go away. My maid makes more than a police officer. That is pitiful!
I am just concerned that such a large influx of people - that there will not be appropriate training. An army soldier's job and a police officer's job are very different!
I am just concerned that such a large influx of people - that there will not be appropriate training. An army soldier's job and a police officer's job are very different!
The military is very couteous to deal with, friendly and accomodating unlike police staff.
I fully agree with Craig. The military is most respectful and trust worthy. They will always help the gringos without expecting any mordida! I lived in Mexico off and on for almost 60 years and yes, I am a Spanish teacher and an interpreter! I worked for the Allan W. Lloyd investment firm in Guadalajara and later in the Chapala office for two years. I was also an advisor to the Mayor of Chapa and have several credentials from Mexico. I am now 83 years old and continue to teach Spanish. I was born in the U.S. but, my heart belongs to mi Mexico lindo y querido!!! El Pato Donald
The narco - cartels have to be gone, they are cave of corruption because the money they gather thanks to bunch of idiots who buy drugs. Has to be also, a way to get rid of illegal drugs. may be, the abolition of paper money. No paper money, no trade on drugs. The National Guards will have a lot of work, cleaning the country.
no
OK, I think we all agree that the current situation is not acceptable. If ur gonna criticize a proposed solution, please come up with a better plan. Just being critical is not at all helpful!
Well, I sure hope that AMLO is not so pig-headed as to believe his first published comments on "plans" are immutable and just forges ahead with HIS plans and accepts no advice from more experienced advisors.
I feel safe with the military around, I trust the military. The Police I trust as far as they can fall. When the police are around, I quitely remove myself from their proximity. The police look at gringos as an opportunity & it can get dangerous.
I agree with Craig's comments completely. We have a saying in Baja Sur. "For $200 the cops will help you bury the body". Having said that if the cops were paid a living wage perhaps it would be better.
The military is a pleasure to deal with when driving the Baja. I don't have any experience with the military outside of the Baja so can't speak to it. I just know that those of us that do interact with them at the check points and in the town's in the Baja feel safer because they are there.