I wonder if there is some subtle effort by the TJ business community to lower rents on the still-closed shops. Any improvement in sales will be
incremental. Blight is never good for business. Same for Rosarito- unless boarded up nightclubs is a new Rave thing for covert college parties? I
think Jesse is onto something though- businesses coming back could (wishfully) be a signal TJ has turned the corner and deals are being made with the
narcos to restore public security without hurting the flow of narco-dollars. Just like before.
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
Originally posted by Woooosh
deals are being made with the narcos to restore public security without hurting the flow of narco-dollars. Just like before.
Interesting take on TJ and the situation there, I
know you have a closer knowledge than the
average BN Poster
Originally posted by Woooosh
deals are being made with the narcos to restore public security without hurting the flow of narco-dollars. Just like before.
Interesting take on TJ and the situation there, I
know you have a closer knowledge than the
average BN Poster
There is just too much money to stop it. No one has the will to stop taking the money, so they must find a way to make it work for everyone. People
would rather have the narcos make their money from moving drugs- than kidnapping and extortions against the Mexican people. I think that's just the
reality for the short term, and Mexico needs a short term fix that brings security and safety before it can take the next step to eliminate the
problem- if ever.
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
Originally posted by Alan
They were merely undocumented tourists
My point.
Tour operators are regulated by a bunch of authorites both NOB and SOB. They are not going to get their ticket yanked for filling seats with folks who
don't meet the current US requirements.
At least that makes sense to me.
Just perhaps, there are tour companies who accept all customers, hoping that they won't get held up too long at the border.
But, bottom line is that inasmuch as the official US policy is that one must have a passport in their posession upon return, it is a significant chill
on those who might consider taking a side trip to TJ.
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