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I have a question: If people seem to love Mexico so much, then why do people insult LA by calling it names like, "little Mexico,"? Or it must be the density- bus/train crap again.
Not sure what you're saying here, but Mexico City is much denser than LA and has an order of magnitude better transit. The subway there has a daily ridership of nearly 4 million.
I don't know whether this thread was intended as a diss at LA, but its actually an interesting comparison. From what I understand from friends who have lived and visited there, Mexico City is one of the most inexplicably overlooked capitals in the world, so I’ll abstain from voting. But I do know the heat and air pollution can makes Los Angeles seem like Seattle.
It also reminds me of how our relationship with our southern neighbor has changed. Growing up in So Cal, I've been to Mexico (mostly Baja) over a 100 times. But I've not been in about 7 years.
However, as much as Mexico City is more urban, walkable and vibrant than LA, Mexico City also has a serious crime problem that is hard to dismiss. It's still a great city, no doubt, but safety is a very legitimate concern there.
That's not what I'm reading. I read that Mexico City is on-par with U.S. cities for crime... better than D.C. as a matter of fact. Mexico City has a large police force and many police cameras, it is also wealthier than most of the rest of Mexico. If you are in the nicer parts of Mexico City, it's likely you will be safer than in many U.S. downtown areas, if only because it is so crowded and lively. The real crime problems are on the U.S.-Mexico border in cities like Juarez.
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However, as much as Mexico City is more urban, walkable and vibrant than LA, Mexico City also has a serious crime problem that is hard to dismiss. It's still a great city, no doubt, but safety is a very legitimate concern there.
I don't know whether this thread was intended as a diss at LA, but its actually an interesting comparison. From what I understand from friends who have lived and visited there, Mexico City is one of the most inexplicably overlooked capitals in the world, so I’ll abstain from voting. But I do know the heat and air pollution can makes Los Angeles seem like Seattle.
It also reminds me of how our relationship with our southern neighbor has changed. Growing up in So Cal, I've been to Mexico (mostly Baja) over a 100 times. But I've not been in about 7 years.
The air pollution people associate with Mexico City hasn't been as serious an issue since maybe the 1980s-1990s. There are occasional days, particularly toward the end of the dry season, that are somewhat bad, but most of the year is nothing like people think. It's generally pretty clear. Also, the government in recent years has stepped up efforts to get more road traffic off the streets, which is by far the biggest contributor of air pollution in the valley.
However, as much as Mexico City is more urban, walkable and vibrant than LA, Mexico City also has a serious crime problem that is hard to dismiss. It's still a great city, no doubt, but safety is a very legitimate concern there.
It's no worse than many American cities, which is a point most people ignore.
I have a question: If people seem to love Mexico so much, then why do people insult LA by calling it names like, "little Mexico,"? Or it must be the density- bus/train crap again.
I think it's probably because Los Angeles has a very, very high amount of Mexican immigrants, many of which are here illegally. This isn't limited to just Los Angeles. It's the the case with many cities in the US, especially the Southwestern states.
Why are people often using "Little Mexico" as an insult? Because the great majority of Mexicans who come here are unskilled laborers. They mow lawns, pick crops, water flowers, and clean hotels and homes on the cheap. If it were bankers, engineers, and scientists hopping the fence or rolling into the country in the back of pickup trucks, then there would be a much different perception of this group.
Too small and neat and unchaotic to be likened to a LA or a Mexico City. Sorry.
That was clear from the first post. In such instances, we can either ignore it or take it as an opportunity to educate.
Consider me educated! I knew Mexico City was a majorly underrated city in NA, but I am definitely learning a lot about it. People that have been there should keep it up!
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