why?

[ArizonaBear]

Remember that not so long ago that AJ was in the 'middle of nowhere' and such communities tend to attract lawbreakers--------whereas in Scottsdale a Meth lab would be ferreted out quickly.

Meth for some reason is 'popular' with rural people whereas other drugs (cocaine, etc) appeal to so-called urban dwellers.

[blueeyz911]

Originally Posted by ArizonaBear

Remember that not so long ago that AJ was in the 'middle of nowhere' and such communities tend to attract lawbreakers--------whereas in Scottsdale a Meth lab would be ferreted out quickly.

Meth for some reason is 'popular' with rural people whereas other drugs (cocaine, etc) appeal to so-called urban dwellers.

Meth is not just popular with 'rural people' - it's popular everywhere especially in the Phoenix metro area including Scottsdale.

[_Charles_]

Back before the late 80s AJ was mostly rural and had a small town feel. AJ was part of the old Arizona that has vanished. AJs transition into being part of the now sprawling metro area the covers the Valley did not go well. Poor planning equals instant ghettos.

[w1ngzer0]

Originally Posted by mattyk

why is apache junction such a hell hole?? it has so much potential to be prime real estate with those superstitions right there. when did the tweakers decide to take over. i live on signal butte and baseline(as far east in mesa as it gets) and as soon as you cross ironwood your in a bad area. obviously my question is why, and how.

Depends on the area of AJ just like the rest of phoenix. My girlfriend's brother lives there and they have no issues.

[LadmoFan]

Originally Posted by blueeyz911

Meth is not just popular with 'rural people' - it's popular everywhere especially in the Phoenix metro area including Scottsdale.

That's because it's cheaper than cocaine from what I hear...as I don't do drugs I am no expert.

LF

[ablex21]

Originally Posted by sheena

They have to make meth somewhere

It's probably that line of scuzzy places that attracts those types of people. I really don't know but half of AJ is old people and the other half meth heads.

Moderator cut: rude She is very quick to make rude remarks about AJ that aren't true.

I'm not old or a tweaker, lived in AJ since 91. Yes, there are 40,000 snowbirds that visit AJ in the winter. Yes, there are tweakers. They're everywhere, old people and tweakers.

Yes, AJ has had some poor planning, I agree. The City Council is a joke.

But you can't beat it for beautiful views, black, starry nights and quiet. And not living in a walled in subdivision.

I live on horse property that backs up to the mountain, in ground pool, beautiful home. Sure beats that rented stucco house I'm sure Sheena lives in. with the 5000 sq ft lot.

So tired of all the AJ bashing on this board, most of you have never been here. Yes, there are trailers, god forbid.

Well keep on living the good life in your tiny homes with 5 ft in between them. We like that you think our town is crappy, we want you to stay away. Sheena couldn't afford a home out here anyway, well maybe a trailer.