Spring Break

At the beginning of the spring break I waited for 3 of my very close friends from college to come in. Two came in from UT Austin and another from San Marcos, Texas. I was extremely excited to see them because they graduated last year and I hadn't seen them since Christmas. I hung out with them and even went to a concert to see one of my favorite bands that came to El Paso, As tall as Lions.


After a few days I went with my uncle to Colorado in the middle of the week for a couple of days. He was there for business while I was there to enjoy the rest of my spring break. I didn't go skiing, as I'm not much of a skier, so him and I went hiking and saw beautiful trails and terraces. Some of the restaurants we ate at were very pleasing as I enjoyed some of my last days there.


http://www.colorado.com/

Juarez

The violence in Juarez has been seen all over the news, even nationwide. Gaining attention of states across the United States. Living only a short drive away to the border is frightening more than ever as the violence continues. It even hits home when you hear of refugees fleeing to El Paso to escape the corruption in Juarez. It is literally corruption that Juarez is facing. Fear upon even the Mayor has happened as he is threatened.

I truly believe that the only way the United States can help Juarez is by negotiation. Juarez needs to want the help and cooperate with the U.S if they were to receive any help. Mayor Jose Reyes must continue in trying to clean up corruption within the police force which is drastically affected by drugs. People argue that the U.S isn't doing anything, but it's a fact that the U.S cannot just intervene with Mexico and their government, but rather by cooperation. I also do believe we are also somewhat responsible for the situation, but the U.S is not solely to blame on the issue. Yes, we have demand for illegal drugs that cross through the borders, but Mexico itself is corrupt and with U.S regulations it makes it harder for drugs to be smuggled in. I also think that refugees should be allowed in, but be held within certain parameters to where their location is not declared all over the news, therefore, violence spills into neighboring cities.