Which is Safer, U.S. or Mexico?
Patrick Osio, Jr., Editor HispanicVista.com writes:
“Our government and the U.S. media have convinced most Americans that Mexico is not a safe place to visit as drug traffickers are fighting it out to see which gang will have the right to sell their illicit drugs to the very group that will not be visiting Mexico.”
So here are some multiple choice questions for you:
- Which country has a higher crime rate per 1,000 residents?
- Mexico, b. Germany, c. Canada, d. U.S.
- Which country has the highest murders with firearms?
- Mexico, b. El Salvador, c. U.S.
- Of the following countries, which has the least number of drug offenses?
a. Germany, b. United Kingdom, c. Canada, d. Switzerland, e. Mexico
4. Which country has the most prisoners?
a. United States, b. China, c. Russia, d. India, e. Mexico
(Answers: 1. d. U.S., 2. c. U.S., 3. e. Mexico, 4. a. U.S.- Source: http://www.nationmaster.com)
Maybe, the U.S. is scared that baby boomers, unable to afford the cost of living, will pack up and move to Mexico where housing, healthcare and house keepers are cheaper.
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