Comments on: Two Tales Of A City: Part I

By: Melisa

Melisa — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:35:23 +0000

It sounds alot like Tijuana ("Hey lady, such a deal I have for you!") in the days before gangs roamed the streets killing people; when you could walk around and get a Mexican wool blanket for less than $5.00 and the kids were innocently selling their gum instead of being lookouts. Cool photos! (NukeDad) Too bad those days may be gone for good. Melisas last blog post..If You See Me Laughing At GNC, It's Probably Because of This.

By: choosydad

choosydad — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:49:55 +0000

Harrowing post! I have heard of the disappearances in that area. I recall traveling for business to El Paso once and my wife was very concerned that I would be so close to the border. I love the story of the photographers. I had never heard about that, and can't believe that they would actually have darkrooms in the bars! Insane, and you've got the photos to prove it. (NukeDad) There were also guys who had a "shock" machine; basically a small car battery with 2 metal handles. The goal was to hang on as long as you could while he turned the dial and upped the amperage. People would actually pay for the privilege. choosydads last blog post..mysterious apology from the teacher

By: Auudubon Ron

Auudubon Ron — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:29:01 +0000

Lots of material. I’m covering it.

(NukeDad) Good. I’ll have the rest for you tomorrow.

By: Momo Fali

Momo Fali — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:43:12 +0000

It would be wrong of me to say I enjoyed this story, but it did fascinate me. Thank you for the introduction. I had no idea. I mean, I've heard stories, but that picture...that picture just makes it so real, so close. It sounds like a sad and frightening place now and it's hard to believe how it's just across that puddle from our country. (NukeDad) That's just the half of it Momo, Part II talks about the narco-gangs and how their violence is spilling over across the border. Momo Falis last blog post..Bessie

By: Tara R.

Tara R. — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:52:32 +0000

That is so sad. That there is such a glaring difference between those two towns, only yards apart is incredible. (NukeDad) Makes you thankful for what you have here in the good ole USA, even if you (meaning me) don't like it. Tara R.s last blog post..In case you were wondering…

By: Otter Thomas

Otter Thomas — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:17:10 +0000

I crossed the Rio Grande going to Matamoros one spring break years ago. I was disappointed just like Grandma. It is hard to understand how right across the ditch from the world super power there is such a backwards 3rd world country as Mexico. I agree with you that the whole situation, especially the murders, is beyond sad. (NukeDad) It's going to take the people of Mexico rising up, but I still don't know if that will solve the problem. Corruption has been a way of life for them for too long. Otter Thomass last blog post..Another Weekend Gone

By: tom

tom — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:39:52 +0000

That's amazing. I had no idea. It floors me to think that that kind of thing goes on ANYWHERE in the world, and is allowed to continue, in this day and age. It's just sad. (NukeDad) When I was still living in El Paso it became kind of a non-story; day after day of finding bodies just became the norm, and people became complacent. It's beyond sad. toms last blog post..The Apple and The Tree

By: Weaselmomma

Weaselmomma — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:41:27 +0000

Enlightening and interesting. I definitely will click to read more.

(NukeDad) The one link for Diana Washington Valdez’ blog would be a good start. She’s a reporter for the El Paso paper and has been covering the story for years.