Having lived in Texas all my life, I’m used to dealing with folks from Mexico (although they are becoming a majority now). Now y’all in other states can see what we have to put up with – drivers who cannot read English and are unaware of Federal & State traffic right-of-way laws, for one thing. Also, everyone here knows the majority of business & governmental entities in Tijuana are run based on bribery… it’s just el sistema (the system)! So a truck that’s been “inspected” in Tijuana….?? Ha!
Lastbat will come back with, “Well, there’s bribery in the US too…”
It’s like Geraldo Rivera complaining when people mention that another murderer of US citizens is an illegal Mexican or Salvadoran etc, as if we aren’t supposed to realize that if these turds weren’t here their victims would still be alive.
Sure, maybe there are US truckers who bribe officials here, but that’s bad enough without importing more problems from the third world.
Instead of dwelling on concerns such as ethnicity, why not focus on suggestions that might resolve the problem. How about U.S. vehicle and cargo inspection – U.S. driver licensing – laws covering vehicle safety, insurance requirements, etc. Are the roads that cross Mexico all one-way streets?
Too often we are willing to oppose a change for the wrong reasons, and offer little to remedy the condition.
Do not be blinded by personal dislikes – look a what is fair and equitable for all!
Dear Nobody: It’s not racism at all and shame on you for trying to make it so. America is having enough financial difficulty today without having to subsidize illegals who just want to come here because it’s better for them. It’s not like they’re making significant contributions. They want the benefits and it remains to be seen if they can “earn their keep”. Do you ever have anything to say other than the bleeding heart routine?
Nancy, I think its more likely that terrsts would come in through the Mexican border. They even have the same skin color.
Its not really related to this issue though because if terrsts wanted to come into this country with bombs they could have done it long ago – Just walk accross the open Mexican American border.
But you see, there are no terrerists, so thats not gonna happen, if it was, it coulda been done LONG AGO.
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Having lived in Texas all my life, I’m used to dealing with folks from Mexico (although they are becoming a majority now). Now y’all in other states can see what we have to put up with – drivers who cannot read English and are unaware of Federal & State traffic right-of-way laws, for one thing. Also, everyone here knows the majority of business & governmental entities in Tijuana are run based on bribery… it’s just el sistema (the system)! So a truck that’s been “inspected” in Tijuana….?? Ha!
Lastbat will come back with, “Well, there’s bribery in the US too…”
It’s like Geraldo Rivera complaining when people mention that another murderer of US citizens is an illegal Mexican or Salvadoran etc, as if we aren’t supposed to realize that if these turds weren’t here their victims would still be alive.
Sure, maybe there are US truckers who bribe officials here, but that’s bad enough without importing more problems from the third world.
Instead of dwelling on concerns such as ethnicity, why not focus on suggestions that might resolve the problem. How about U.S. vehicle and cargo inspection – U.S. driver licensing – laws covering vehicle safety, insurance requirements, etc. Are the roads that cross Mexico all one-way streets?
Too often we are willing to oppose a change for the wrong reasons, and offer little to remedy the condition.
Do not be blinded by personal dislikes – look a what is fair and equitable for all!
Instead of banning Mexican trucks………..let’s ban MEXICANS.
Now there you go, nothing subtle here. Let’s just allow our racism to be out in the open. Damn dirty Mexicans.
Some of you folks dont know what you are talking about. Before getting into the insurance business I drove a truck in Mexico for more than 20 years.
The people work hard and deserve a break from the US. Are the trucks in as good of shape as ones in the US?
Not by a long shot, but when driven at much slower speeds they are not nearly as dangerous as some people say.
Dear Nobody: It’s not racism at all and shame on you for trying to make it so. America is having enough financial difficulty today without having to subsidize illegals who just want to come here because it’s better for them. It’s not like they’re making significant contributions. They want the benefits and it remains to be seen if they can “earn their keep”. Do you ever have anything to say other than the bleeding heart routine?
The same can be said of Canada and “terrorists” sneaking bombs, etc. via Canadian routes. Why aren’t you worried about that? Why only against Mexico.
If these truck pass inspections, are safe and have proof of valid and collectable insurance then why not let them in the US?
Nancy, I think its more likely that terrsts would come in through the Mexican border. They even have the same skin color.
Its not really related to this issue though because if terrsts wanted to come into this country with bombs they could have done it long ago – Just walk accross the open Mexican American border.
But you see, there are no terrerists, so thats not gonna happen, if it was, it coulda been done LONG AGO.
Its been 6 years folks…. and nothing.
Wow, I didn’t know that Mexican was an ethnicity. Does that mean they’re all the same? Thanks for that.