Mexico - from a foreigners point of view

Mexico, the land of premium refreshing coffee or a fool’s paradise? Whilst Mexico features some of the most stunning scenery and tourist destinations, does the country really appear what is it within?

Mexico is situated in one of the most powerful continent, be it military or economy. Despite that, the country itself lacks some of the most basic infrastructure. One can classify Mexico as a third world country.

Why do I say it bluntly, you may ask?

No, I do not have any personal agenda against Mexico or Mexicans. In fact, I am not the only one stating the obvious. Ask any person who has spent some time in this country and you will get the real answers.

Here are some of the comments you get from frequent travelers to Mexico…

* you are better off drinking water from the river than those running on taps if you fear water borne diseases.

*Be prepared to be kidnapped and/or killed by bandits and crime gangs.

*if you are an American, better have your will signed off before going to Mexico. American Hate gangs will drag you down anytime, anywhere and finish you off.

*If you are fond of lairs, you are in paradise when you reach Mexico.

Now the question arises…Are these facts…or a media spurned story to spread the propaganda. Are these personal opinions arising from emotions, or hate towards the citizens of Mexico? No body can answer these questions.

So what do I feel about Mexico?

Nothing much, except the urge to brew up another cup of warm coffee…..Mexican coffee, I mean….

Hurricane Ike strikes South East American Region

Hurricane Ike is the latest storm to hit the Caribbean islands, days after Tropical Storm Hanna caused widespread destruction in the region.

At the moment, it is classified as a category 4 Hurricane, but things are expected to intensify as it edges closer to the US mainland.

If it stays on its projected path, Hurricane Ike will pass through the Cuban Island, putting the capital, Havana, at risk.

The devastation aftermath of the storm is expected to be catastrophic.

Yet another storm strikes the already devastated region.

Native American Indians and their Rights

American original inhabitants are called indigenous or aboriginal peoples. Only colonial thinking names them after a mistake made by Christopher Columbus. American Indians are an important part of that story but have faced a prolonged battle to gain the franchise. One of the most important tools wielded by advocates of minority voting rights has been the Voting Rights Act. American Indians are also a racial group who sometimes face discrimination the same as African Americans do. In fact, before the civil rights laws were enacted, in some states you could find three separate drinking fountains labeled “whites,” “Colored” and “Indian.”.There were also three sections in some movie theaters.

American Indians are those peoples who were on the North American continent before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. There were hundreds of different tribes native to both North and South America. Americans are the descendents of migrants just like everyone else.

Tribal governments were recognized as legitimate representative bodies of the Indian nations. All white settlers, except those with diplomatic credentials or official business with the tribes, were banned from entering the Indian country. Tribal groups that begin Native language instruction at an early age will be more successful than tribes that concentrate on teaching older students (Greymorning, 1997; 1999). Children taking language and culture classes benefit by gaining stronger identities, and knowledge and appreciation of their heritage. Tribal museums opened, and the United Nations recognized an international indigenous rights movement. AIM continued fighting for Indian rights in land and grazing rights battles; protesting athletic team Indian mascots; and working for the repatriation of sacred objects taken from Indian land.

Tribal governments and State and local governments may also have laws or procedures protecting civil rights.