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Originally Posted by Tully Mars
Well like I said it maybe simply the area in which I live. I rarely hear of anyone, US, Canadian or Mexican being attacked here.
I'd heard about the couple in Playa, but could have sworn it was a few years prior to 2006 (not questioning it, just a little surprised it's that recent.)
I wouldn't go to the places listed in these stories (Except maybe Cancun) any more then I would go to Detroit, East Central LA or for that matter many parts of DC.
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So, ya, maybe there's ignorance on the part of the tourists. If it's a good deal, maybe the low cost isn't worth it. I've been to DC, and it seemed like a charming town for the most part. Old buildings, a small Chinatown, some cosmopolitan food, and best of all, a hockey arena right downtown. So, on the whole, I liked the place. ON my way out, however, I passed through an area that looked very downtrodden. The looks I got from the locals were scary.
There are parts of my own city in which I would not feel comfortable to stop. In DC, this was one of those places. I'm sure you are correct in stating that these places in Mexico are in that calibre.