the blog itself has so much information on the daily kills the cartels commit. i read a lot of the stuff on the site, but i still haven't seen the video myself. i read people's reactions on another site and even i stayed clear of it.
(i'll probably see it later. some of you guys checked it out, so i feel like i gotta man up and watch it too. (even though i don't really want to.))
i haven't been to Mexico in about 8 years and i'm terrified of going there. even though the places i'd visit (Durango & Mazatlan) might not be danger zones, that place is too sketchy to risk it. and the thing is, if the police/locals know that you're American and have any kind of money, they try to hustle you non-stop. the cops are so corrupt. last time i went with my family we were stopped a few times and asked for money. the police will straight up pull you over and not let you go anywhere until you give them a sufficient amount. that's just dealing with everyday corrupt cops, i could imagine what it's like dealing with cartels that basically run certain parts of the country. hearing stories of mass killings, decapitations, torture, rape, forced prostitution, etc. scares the shit out of me.
and Mexico just celebrated it's Independence Day a few days ago. they were out celebrating at the capital while groups of people were protesting (because of the violence.) it just makes me wonder how long this will continue and what needs to happen in order for it to stop. knowing that the U.S. gets involved in so many other countries' business, but won't do shit in this situation because there's no oil/benefit from it deeply saddens me.