State police arrest 10 in Chapala; Cartels retaliate

Demonio wrote:All that in paradise? Unfortunately, this is only the tip of the iceberg and things are sure to heat up plenty before, and if, they cool down. Just one of several reasons I opt out of Lakeside. I still have a lot of friends there and fond memories so stay connected, but it's not for me..

Mainecoons wrote:You probably want to avoid grocery stores NOB too. And you are on a board entitled Lake Chapala's Inside Lakeside for what reason????

Demonio wrote:All that in paradise? Unfortunately, this is only the tip of the iceberg and things are sure to heat up plenty before, and if, they cool down. Just one of several reasons I opt out of Lakeside. I still have a lot of friends there and fond memories so stay connected, but it's not for me.

kiva wrote:I have to agree that I see nothing but an observation and opinion in the original post, and I do think he has a point.

The incidence of violence Lakeside is up dramatically over the course of the last 12 months. There is evidence that cartel activity in the area has increased to the point of grenades being used at a police official's residence. That is indeed worrisome, and can affect one's decision.

Any reasonable person would be watching carefully to see which way this thing is going to go. I hope Bob is right and that the police remain vigilant and hopefully this current level of activity subsides, that would be nice. But the other side of the coin is what if the cartel activity continues to ramp up. PV is a long way from the border and it has been hit with a streak of violence that is pretty much off the charts. So, to think that it can't and won't happen Lakeside is not reality. Like I said, I hope not, but only time will tell.

I'd hate to see this board stifle opinions like the other boards do. I don't mean the administrators, I mean the people. We need places where all sides can be heard.

Mainecoons wrote:Oh, I forgot. It is OK for lefties to have an opinion, not OK for libertarians or conservatives to do the same. So it is a sin when some lefty puts something up on a board to comment or correct them. Sorry Marty, I just don't understand the rules of free speech as dictated by progressives. Thanks for reminding me of them.

Get over yourself, Marty. It will help you avoid getting thrown off or deleted on other boards for personal nastiness.

My point is simple--if you don't live here and haven't lived here you aren't qualified to lecture those who do live here about how unsafe you think it is. Which in this case is a great deal less unsafe than this fellow thinks it is. We are all aware of the problems of Mexico, which are hardly unique. While I was in Arlington, TX, getting some medical treatment, a cop was blown away less than a block from where our RV was parked. And this in a very good area. Not to mention a number of car jackings, burglaries, etc.

Shit happens everywhere. I think most of us here know how to minimize our chances of being victims of crime. Maybe it is because I lived in an inner city "gentrified" neighborhood for a few years, which was a damn sight more dangerous than here, I don't obsess on it. Our non-resident fear monger does. If this board wants to be a place for outsiders to come and post that kind of stuff, so be it.

MC, I can remember when you were down here looking for a place and stating for a fact that when you moved here you had all the experience to fix most if not all of the woes lakeside. And that was only three years ago. I have only met you once, but I must say that seldome have I met a person so full of himself. Now you posted that you also lived among those in the inner city, I suppose that was when you were paying income tax in the six fig's. Get a life and stop the BS and all the boarder promotions.

Mainecoons wrote:Marty, maybe you better try some memory pills for that faulty brain of yours. And some nasty-removal pills too.

cane wrote:Are you sure about PV hit with a streak of violence? perhaps you meant Maz' and Acapulco.
There has not been much news out of PV.