-- What they're saying about us - LA Rams edition

[PunkinDrublic]

Originally Posted by hometeam

A buddy of mine is flying out Monday morning, they are being picked up at the airport by a car, with security. Taken to the game, with security. Watching the game.. with security. Back to the airport.. with security. And finally, boarding the plane, with security.

That shit makes me nervous.

Lol. It’s a safe city if you use common sense.

[carcosa]

Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

Lol. It’s a safe city if you use common sense.

Yeah, my understanding is that it's actually a pretty cool modern city with some areas you should avoid, like any other huge metropolis. It's gotta be way safer than the rural areas and small towns controlled by the cartels.

[HolyHandgernade]

My brother lived in Mexico City for a few years. He said its basically like any other big city in that it is made up of neighborhoods. Some neighborhoods are as safe as any other place in the world. Some are really dangerous. Some police look for bribes, others don't. Of course, the difficult thing for a foreigner is that you don't know which neighborhoods are what. I'm sure a few hours of research could give one a fairly good idea where they will be safe and where they are taking greater than normal risks.

[carcosa]

Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

My brother lived in Mexico City for a few years. He said its basically like any other big city in that it is made up of neighborhoods. Some neighborhoods are as safe as any other place in the world. Some are really dangerous. Some police look for bribes, others don't. Of course, the difficult thing for a foreigner is that you don't know which neighborhoods are what. I'm sure a few hours of research could give one a fairly good idea where they will be safe and where they are taking greater than normal risks.

But what about all the scary Mexicans?!?!

[PunkinDrublic]

Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

My brother lived in Mexico City for a few years. He said its basically like any other big city in that it is made up of neighborhoods. Some neighborhoods are as safe as any other place in the world. Some are really dangerous. Some police look for bribes, others don't. Of course, the difficult thing for a foreigner is that you don't know which neighborhoods are what. I'm sure a few hours of research could give one a fairly good idea where they will be safe and where they are taking greater than normal risks.

The thing is so many people who travel just do it by the seat of their pants and don’t do any planning. Mexico City is not the place to do that. I’ve heard the biggest scam is the unlicensed taxi drivers that can stick you up but if you read up on it and only take registered taxis or cabs arranged by your hotel it’s easily avoidable.

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

Lol. It’s a safe city if you use common sense.

This guy is at a higher risk than average joe. I think he would rather be safe than sorry.

[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

Lol. It’s a safe city if you use common sense.

My common sense says don't go to Mexico City, so you're correct.

[Randallflagg]

Originally Posted by Bob Dole

My common sense says don't go to Mexico City, so you're correct.

Listen to your gut. You will never go wrong. My gut tells me to stay the hell away from ANYWHERE in Mexico.....