I think the article pretty much just stated the obvious.

But, I agree we should not harp on bad news in either the USA or Mexico. But, the opinions I shared about feeling less stress here was the main point I was trying to make.

Thanks again for your comments, Sid

Shouting politics during the Christmas season?!? On Chapala Club?!? I think you out to step back from CNN and take a breather Sid – don’t bring politics into Chapala Club or I’ll have to leave.

Violence is NOT just on the border and much has actually moved out of the border, at least in Texas. The border towns are practically ghost towns and old stand by haunts that were around for 60 years are now boarded up. I’m not in a position to blame anyone – that’s not up to me.

I hear alot about corruption in Mexico. Corruption at the highest levels of the military and police forces. Why won’t this trickle down to Axixic? Perhaps it’s not there now… but who knows about tomorrow? Or the day after? Acapulco killings have been in the news and my family’s been going there since the ’50′s! How safe am I in Mexico when the people sworn to protect me are corrupt?

Please keep Chapala Club non-political. Don’t rag on our economy – some of us are doing well. Some of us are doing the best we can. Some of us are staying to make this a better place and not bailing out. Life is Good – sure it could be better; it always can – but it can also be a whole lot worse. I count my blessings several times a day: my family, my health, my positive attitude even when things may be better. They’re just fine. “If you can do something about it, there is no need to worry. If you cannot do anything about it, there is no use in worrying.” – J. White.

Thanks for listening.