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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

I can't help but think you're referencing me and a couple of others in previous posts. That said, it's personal preference - Mexico has been more "unsafe" in the last five years than any other point in time I can remember. And to say it's simply "safe" is also BS. Mexico is not Japan, Switzerland, or any other relatively "safe" country. People should be aware of that, because it's the "head in the sand" syndrome that leads to bad fortune. Street smarts are essential in just about any place you go.

No one is saying you're going to get shot at a resort just for showing up; but the country's track record is taking a pounding lately, especially since incidents are happening at these resorts. On top of that, it's not just the crime, it's also safety issues in general - that hotel that had that explosion last year is one such incident, and numerous incidences at beaches (both in the media and ones I've seen with my own eyes) are frequent. I'm sure its a combination of human idiocy and hotel procedures, but they do add up. I've also been sick twice at four-star resorts in Mexico from the food, so I have a general distrust going down there.

95 out of a 100 times Mexico is usually safe. But believe it or not, people will not go there because of the safety issue - including some CP'ers like myself.

95 out of a 100 times anywhere you go is usually safe.