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Old 03-20-2012, 02:59 PM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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Although I agree with you that Oaxaca is probably safe this article is not exactly a ringing endorsement. From the article: "Most Oaxacan kidnappings are of the profit-motivated kind, i.e. to extort a ransom from the hostage's family."
The official US travel advisory site, which I included in the post you quoted, says its safe to go to Oaxaca.
Good enough for me.
Walking out ones door has inherent dangers, does that mean we should all cower in our homes?

 
Old 03-20-2012, 02:59 PM
 
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Then why does the story say that there is no phone service there, and the USGS calls it the Oaxaca quake?

I think your straining at gnats. To swallow a camel, or burro.. which ever one works for you.
Washington State versus the city of Washington.

Oaxaca State versus the city of Oaxaca.

Because the two are not the same.
 
Old 03-20-2012, 03:00 PM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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Obsessed is a word that comes to mind..
Yep!
 
Old 03-20-2012, 03:01 PM
 
Location: In the Redwoods
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Washington State versus the city of Washington.

Oaxaca State versus the city of Oaxaca.

Because the two are not the same.
Don't confuse them with facts - their heads might explode!
 
Old 03-20-2012, 03:03 PM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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Don't confuse them with facts - their heads might explode!
That might be fun, though......
 
Old 03-20-2012, 03:11 PM
 
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The official US travel advisory site, which I included in the post you quoted, says its safe to go to Oaxaca.
Good enough for me.
Walking out ones door has inherent dangers, does that mean we should all cower in our homes?
Sorry, not trying to argue against you (darn internet, intent is not always clear), just pointing out that the article did not do a very good job selling the safety of Oaxaca. I found it a bit humorous.
 
Old 03-20-2012, 03:13 PM
 
Location: Silver Springs, FL
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Sorry, not trying to argue against you (darn internet, intent is not always clear), just pointing out that the article did not do a very good job selling the safety of Oaxaca. I found it a bit humorous.
Yeah, I smiled when I read that bit.....made me wonder who proofread the article, you know?
 
Old 03-20-2012, 03:23 PM
 
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Approximately 150K people do spring break in Mexico every year.
Its actually cheaper to vacation in Mexico than the US.
You didnt know that?
Mexico- The OTHER red state.

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- This was in response to my post. Truly evil.
Yes, Charo, I believe this entire thread is evil. I won't bother reading past your post. Evil threads deserve to die.
 
Old 03-20-2012, 03:29 PM
 
Location: Humboldt Park, Chicago
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Just don't drink the water. And....it's not like they can get anything they want at Camp David or anything.
What do you care where they vacation? Should the Obamas ask your permission in advance to be sure that whatever destination they choose is to your satisfaction?
 
Old 03-20-2012, 03:37 PM
 
Location: Chanute, KS
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The only news we are hearing about here in Denver is the signing of Peyton Manning. The rest of the world could be blown to bits and we would never know.
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