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BooJumMan
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I know it is said over and over to not pay the mordida, as it only makes the problem worse, knowing the cops can get away with it. I have some
coworkers who are born and raised in Mexicali and I've asked them what they do when they get pulled over and asked to pay the fine. They all told me
they just pay the cop and move along. I thought it was interesting, just passing on what I heard from a small sample size of 5 locals.
In that pre-Google Earth and social media epoch, The Code was adhered to. It was based on a simple verity: if a locale had been transformational for
you, and you had put the hard yards in to get there and to learn it, to know it, why in god�s name would you broadcast the news, thus ruining the
future experience not only for yourself, but for future adventurers?
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David K
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Location: San Diego County
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Posted on Nomad just last November by advrider:
Quote: Originally posted by advrider  | Our race team crossed on November 8th to head to San Felipe for the night, in route to La Paz. As soon as we crossed the border the local cops had a
choke point set up to funnel traffic down to one lane.
One guy picked me out and had me pull to the curb. He used his phone to translate that I needed to pay a $300 US dollar ticket for no front
plate. He proceeded to tell me that he knew we were in a hurry to get racing so I could just pay him. Several times he pulled out his handcuffs and
twirled them on his finger like he was going to cuff me.
I told him I'm retired and had all the time in the world and that we could go to the station anytime he was ready. He kept telling me the
station was a long was away. I got out and started cleaning out my passenger seat, he asked why I was doing that. I told him so he could ride with me
to the station. I then sat on the curb and waited. He gave in and sent me on my way.
This was my first shake down in twenty years of Baja travel. Looking back, I should have turned my phone to point at my window (it's in a holder
on the dash) and let him see me recording.
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surabi
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There should be a much better vetting process for prospective cops. Weed out the bad apples before they ever get a badge. While many people have good
intentions in applying for policing or the military, actually wanting to keep the peace, help people, and serve their country, those jobs also tend to
attract bullies and those who were bullied and want to get even with the world.
Would be good to weed those types out at the beginning, as well as the racists and misogynists. Even giving them a desk job isn't okay, as that
deskjob could involve them covering up malfeasance, behaving in racist or misogynist ways towards their coworkers.
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thebajarunner
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Posts: 3707
Registered: 9-8-2003
Location: Arizona....."Free at last from crumbling Cali
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Mood: muy amable
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | Quote: Originally posted by advrider | Our race team crossed on November 8th to head to San Felipe for the night, in route to La Paz. As soon as we crossed the border the local cops had a
choke point set up to funnel traffic down to one lane.
One guy picked me out and had me pull to the curb. He used his phone to translate that I needed to pay a $300 US dollar ticket for no front
plate. He proceeded to tell me that he knew we were in a hurry to get racing so I could just pay him. Several times he pulled out his handcuffs and
twirled them on his finger like he was going to cuff me.
I told him I'm retired and had all the time in the world and that we could go to the station anytime he was ready. He kept telling me the
station was a long was away. I got out and started cleaning out my passenger seat, he asked why I was doing that. I told him so he could ride with me
to the station. I then sat on the curb and waited. He gave in and sent me on my way.
This was my first shake down in twenty years of Baja travel. Looking back, I should have turned my phone to point at my window (it's in a holder
on the dash) and let him see me recording.
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Arizona does not issue front plates
Guess we are clearly "Guilty as charged!"
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Tioloco
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| Quote: Originally posted by surabi | There should be a much better vetting process for prospective cops. Weed out the bad apples before they ever get a badge. While many people have good
intentions in applying for policing or the military, actually wanting to keep the peace, help people, and serve their country, those jobs also tend to
attract bullies and those who were bullied and want to get even with the world.
Would be good to weed those types out at the beginning, as well as the racists and misogynists. Even giving them a desk job isn't okay, as that
deskjob could involve them covering up malfeasance, behaving in racist or misogynist ways towards their coworkers. |
Would be great to get rid of the employee unions that protect and provide cover for bad cops. Unfortunately, not the direction things are headed.
Luckily, the vast majority are doing the right things for the right reasons.
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