8 out of 10 crimes in Rosarito not reported

end the "dance"

They are wrong...

Fulano's post, so well edited, points to the underlying issues present in the societal problem with crime in Baja, there is a lack of trust, understandably.

Now, it is not only a lack of trust in the judiciary and law enforcement but throughout government and in general through society which acts to debilitate Mexico's economic abilities for cooperation, growth and expansion of the economy.

While I can hear your cries, that "we trust each other, we have great neighbors in our pueblo" and "Tijuana is great", and "rosarito is beautiful", the under lying issue which is apparent is that there is little trust among the society as a whole as documented in the post.

Furthermore among those who are capable of helping to document and prosecute crime such as each and everyone, many here seem to sound quite cynical, as noted by the distracting trolling posts above.

As gringos or mexicans, we who have education and computers plus the ability to write and make phone calls are able to provide an example, to educate and to be leaders but there is a "cement ceiling" which obstructs pursuit of criminals and prosecution. Persist. Insist.

I have made the argument that it is up to individuals who can, to stand up and be an example publicly of how to prosecute criminals. I believe it is up to those who are knowledgeable and capable to provide exemplary behavior demonstrating justice. The examples provide an educational model for others in the community and for law enforcement.

There is without question a problem throughout Baja with crime and lack of prosecution, undoubtably there is a lack of trust in the system and each other and a lack of cohesive process to coordinate investigation and pursuit. We need to create and demonstrate that the system will do the right thing.

I ask you each to stand up and be an example when a crime occurs whether it be a gas trick, or a change rip-off, or any of the small or large crimes that affects us and pursue it. Make hard line enforcement an example. When someone tries to steal from you that is a crime that must be reported to the full extent documentable. Document crimes and report them immediately, name the bad guys and call upon witnesses. It will be an example to the criminals and cops and also to each other.

Now if you choose not to take the time to document criminals, remember names and places and events then you are not helping reduce the nonsense and the fear, you brought it on through your lack of action. Those who do stand strong and prosecute the bad guys through the long process, you are the example for Baja's future.

If you are not participating in improving the circumstance with action documenting who, when and where while contacting authorities repeatedly for each and every crime, you are an integral part of the problem. It easy to do, stick together, be a witness, be part of the change toward civilian action and intolerance of criminal behavior.



[Edited on 7-9-2008 by gnukid]

You think about your world and how you want it to be and you make it so. This is even more true in Baja. If you want something you gotta' make it happen.

Trust is the sentiment that we lack (not we nomads but the big we ;-) The dialogue here has evolved over the year significantly about the issues and our lives. The facts of our lives which are the leading cause of our significant problems are crime, government malfeasance in building infrastructure and a lack of real cooperation between local businesses, plus between US and Mexico private businesses to form cooperatives. These facts lead to lack of trust in our relationships which impacts our ability to move from impaired economically to flourishing economy.

Baja must get over the trust issue to move forth, but to do so does not require we wait for someone to do it for us, we, who are able, must go forth and make the community safe from crime. We must secure coalitions of witnesses to crimes who are willing to be one the two 'testigos' and we must be a part of the process to enforce the little crimes of theft as well as big ones.

While chatting with neighbors, ask your neighbors if you were a victim and lets say it was graffiti, are they willing to be a witnesses if they see a crime? Really? Make a pact. Would they also ask a friend nearby to be a witness?

Imagine if there were ten arrests for rip offs at gas stations up and down Baja California. The message would be spread and it would radically enforce the message if you try it you will get caught and you will be prosecuted. No one will hold it against you or the witnesses for reporting a real crime which multiple people witnesses.

Think of it as mowing the lawn or maintaining your garden, its' your job to maintain your world and it's fun. It's an adventure. Its not hard. It just takes calmness, commitment, consistency and respect for the law.

Andale amigos, los fuertos de la communidad con gusto,



p.s. the tangental drunk comment stuff-its cool--were nomads!

Now cool off!





[Edited on 7-9-2008 by gnukid]

so the article is filled with supporting data and certainty?? "foolito" is better moniker for you

10 years, 8 years, who cares? -- I was more accurate than your article author

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Originally posted by mtgoat666 10 years, 8 years, who cares? -- I was more accurate than your article author

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Originally posted by bancoduo Quote: Originally posted by fulano p.s. How's your hydrogen mine coming along?

I thought that was just flatulance