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[ParallaxView]

Actually, if you read back through the thread, you'll see that I never offered any opinion about anything.

Sol12 did offer one, "So law enforcement knows this and thus has given up on many thefts since it's basically a waste of their time. ".

And you asked him, "Out of curiosity, any reputable data to support this claim?

So I showed you where you could get some relevant data.

And your reply was, "I won't do your work for you in proving your claims. ".

As I had not made any claims, and you had asked for info, your response was more than a bit absurd.

You asked for data. I found you some. And you cared too little to actually look at it. Period.

Ah yes, thank you for refreshing my memory. You offered a link and did nothing to back up any claims, so you did as little as possible. I'm glad this is a hill you're determined to fight on, as we all need one. Just seems like a self defeatist one since you did no work whatsoever to back up any of your claims and weakened your argument in my opinion. And showed you're not one to talk to seriously about border politics, but that's ok too, as there's many people in my life that I know I can't take seriously regarding politics and I'm sure others feel that way about me. It is fun though that you use words like "absurd" and "period" as some sort of mic drop while telling me to get off of my high horse. Seems as hypocritical as it is lacking in any backing up of claims. You found a link. You found no data. There's no "period" here, just your opinion and mine. And they differ. Get over it and I'll surely get over it on my end.

[WombatEd2]

No no, I only cast doubt on your opinion since you were unable to provide any facts upon request. But that's what I get when asking for facts

Actually, if you read back through the thread, you'll see that I never offered any opinion about anything.

Sol12 did offer one, "So law enforcement knows this and thus has given up on many thefts since it's basically a waste of their time. ".

And you asked him, "Out of curiosity, any reputable data to support this claim?

So I showed you where you could get some relevant data.

And your reply was, "I won't do your work for you in proving your claims. ".

As I had not made any claims, and you had asked for info, your response was more than a bit absurd.

You asked for data. I found you some. And you cared too little to actually look at it. Period.

[Captain Solo]

Suburbs in LA and Orange County used to be mice, green, clean, quiet, safe, healthy, happy places for families.

But in the past 5-7 years, property crimes have ramped up, like cars and homes broken into, things stolen ect, most are not reported in neighborhood sites. While my relatives were at work, burglars moved a truck into the garage, disabled video and security equipment, stole all valuables, including security equipment, jewelries, clothes, had enough time to spread out food for lunch, left all kinds of finger prints. Others had their cars broken into again and again. A pair of criminals smashed windows of a dozen cars in the neighborhood late at night, pried out electronics. Don't know why nobody heard nose or car alarms. A couple county sheriff deputies were convicted of stealing CCs, guns and other valuables from the homes of crime victims when they investigated.

People are just too upset or too lazy to post those kinds of news. For more complete crime data, do online search of local police departments records, may be even the FBI records, and compare them to similar sized cities and look for stats and trends.

Meth addiction is driving lots of people of all ages and backgrounds to steal for their fixes. After a while they would sell off all assets, leave all relationships and move in with the homeless crowd for easy drugs access and the companies of their drug addict friends. I personally have a few relatives and ex friends who for years refuse to leave the homeless lifestyle and move to any homes or shelters available to them.

AMLO just declared Mexico has the moral obligation to take care of migrants. Let's ship him a couple hundred thousands homeless addicts from the US to Sinaloa and Jalisco to help them live near the sources of drugs. Just dangle a couple kilos of Meth in front of them and let them walk south across the border to their promised land of cheap, abundant drugs. They would be so thrilled to live near their drugs suppliers and addict friends. When they start cheating or stealing from the cartels, they will get their torture sessions and free burials in the desert.

[ParallaxView]

I haven't parked on the US side for a few years with the high costs, I also like to have a bag with a change of clothes in case I want to spend more time in Tijuana. For those that don't have Sentri or GE I get not wanting to drive over the border but since you and maybe some others on here do have it why go thru all the hassle of trying to find a cheap parking spot in SD and having to walk a good distance or dealing with the trolley. It's very convenient and much cheaper to just park in the Zona or at a place close to the border and take a taxi.

It couldn't be less of a hassle. Dealing with the trolley is a pleasure for me as I love mass transit and I love walking. Parking at Palm Avenue is exceptionally convenient for me. And financially prudent now as well. I'm pretty sure parking for free and a free trolley ride cannot be beat by any price. Doesn't seem like any alternative is cheaper than that.

[Sol12]

Good points and this was along the lines of my thinking. I just haven't had the opportunity to test it out like you. Though I'll admit, even if I had the opportunity, it might not have dawned on me to try it. Then again, the last time I was at the Palm Avenue station this past weekend, I consciously looked for signs that explicitly stated a 24 hour parking limit and didn't see any. But I didn't do an exhaustive search either.

I haven't parked on the US side for a few years with the high costs, I also like to have a bag with a change of clothes in case I want to spend more time in Tijuana. For those that don't have Sentri or GE I get not wanting to drive over the border but since you and maybe some others on here do have it why go thru all the hassle of trying to find a cheap parking spot in SD and having to walk a good distance or dealing with the trolley. It's very convenient and much cheaper to just park in the Zona or at a place close to the border and take a taxi.

[Sol12]

Not my case at all. I was pleasantly surprised that I have a GE card going on 7 years now. Prior to that I had two marijuana possession offenses that I was honest about when applying for GE and during the interview process. I said I was young and inexperienced. They believed it.

I appreciate you sharing your experience and it's good that they leave some things to the discretion of the officers doing the interview. Your story reminds me of a person I knew that had illegally crossed one night with some friends after a night of drinking. So later in life they applied for a Visa and I was skeptical about it getting approved because of this matter. In the interview it was brought up and the person told the truth that they were just young, drunk and stupid. The official approved the Visa.

[Gregyyr]

What a riot. It was a bit funny to see where my red dots were in relation to where I have traveled around San Diego (and the world).

Gee. Look at the dots all around Zona Norte. LOL.

-G.

[Jackie888]

In the states, the police are steered to the most serious crimes first. So manpower is directed to murders, armed robberies, bank robberies. Petty theft is at the bottom of the list. It runs parallel with the prosecutor's office. Here, no one is going to be fucking promoted for enforcing jaywalking laws.

In Mexico, the police top brass tend to be bought or murdered. So manpower is steered away from drug traffickers and murders, especially when judges are already bought off. With little to do, the police tend to enforce laws that increases receiving cash tips from tourists. There, no one is going to be fucking promoted while buried 6 feet under.

For all the talk about civil vs common laws, the real laws are about the same everywhere. Criminal law has largely been codified here and in Mexico, and it looks very similar. The real difference between Law and Order in the states versus Mexico is about directing resources (manpower).

[ParallaxView]

You asked if there were facts to back up Sol12's claim, and I offered you a website where you could actually find some of those facts. But instead of looking into it, you merely cast doubt on Sol12's opinion, offering no facts of your own.

And your continual ranting about disliking NextDoor is pointless. NextDoor doesn't pretend to be a scientific crime analysis website. It is simply a bunch of people reporting their experiences and expressing their opinions, just like they do on this forum.

No no, I only cast doubt on your opinion since you were unable to provide any facts upon request. But that's what I get when asking for facts to back up unsubstantiated opinions on a Tijuana hooker message board. I should have known better. Going forward, I'll go elsewhere for serious political and crime talk where people know what they're talking about and I'll try to stick to hot Tijuana women talk here since people know that on this board. If we ever meet in Tijuana, I'd love to buy you a taco and talk.

[Artisttyp]

I just know that if you had any type of drug related issue in your past no matter how long they will probably deny you. I knew a guy thatmi used to hang out with sometimes in the Zona, he had to live in Tijuana for awhile and wanted to get the Sentri but he had a minor drug offense in his past which automatically disqualified him.

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Not my case at all. I was pleasantly surprised that I have a GE card going on 7 years now. Prior to that I had two marijuana possession offenses that I was honest about when applying for GE and during the interview process. I said I was young and inexperienced. They believed it.

[WombatEd2]

You backed up no claims but simply plopped down a link which I'm wondering if you've even looked at yourself.

You provided no facts when questioned but expected me to do all of the work for you instead of you actually providing the requested facts.

You asked if there were facts to back up Sol12's claim, and I offered you a website where you could actually find some of those facts. But instead of looking into it, you merely cast doubt on Sol12's opinion, offering no facts of your own.

And your continual ranting about disliking NextDoor is pointless. NextDoor doesn't pretend to be a scientific crime analysis website. It is simply a bunch of people reporting their experiences and expressing their opinions, just like they do on this forum.

[Sol12]

I called about 9 months ago. It was over an hour wait time. I probably should call again. At that time they said the wait had gotten to 9 months. Now I have seen it said the wait is 12-14 months.

Considering other areas of my life I do not think there will be a problem with my past but who knows. If there is a problem will I be in a forever approval status or will they just deny me?

I just know that if you had any type of drug related issue in your past no matter how long they will probably deny you. I knew a guy thatmi used to hang out with sometimes in the Zona, he had to live in Tijuana for awhile and wanted to get the Sentri but he had a minor drug offense in his past which automatically disqualified him.

I think they would have to notify you at some point what the final decision is and not just be in approval status for eternity. 18 months seems odd and I would try to talk to someone on the phone or even better in person if possible. Best of luck.

[Sol12]

The Police are over worked in the US and most petty thefts will never be investigated or prosecuted. Still any theft is against the law so you always take that chance when a person steals. I believe in karma and I think if I do evil yo others evil things will also happen to me, but that's my opinion. I was raised not to steal things from people and to also return things you borrow in the same or better condition.

Unfortunately I imagine many of these small thefts are homeless people looking to make a quick buck to buy drugs. Even if caught what's the worst that will happen? Maybe spend a day in jail, and now with the bail policies being changed they will probably just be released. You also see more groups using minors to commit these crimes because they will not be prosecuted.

If only everyone had the same beliefs as you we'd be a better society but as this nation becomes more secular and people's minds are controlled by drugs things will only get worse.

[Sol12]

Out of curiosity, any reputable data to support this claim?

Well if the police do not make reports on these cases because they know nothing will come of it your not going to have data to back it up. I am able to watch the news and hear from people on what experiences they have had. I know Ocean Beach businesses had complained about many break ins and the lack of law enforcement to do anything. Or all the problems in Oakland and San Francisco with cars being broken into or businesses closing due to theft. Some of these DAs claim that crime is actually down but if the crimes don't get reported it's easy to make these statements. There's many ways to twist the data to make it favorable for the results you want.

[Baxter Slade]

Good points and this was along the lines of my thinking. I just haven't had the opportunity to test it out like you. Though I'll admit, even if I had the opportunity, it might not have dawned on me to try it. Then again, the last time I was at the Palm Avenue station this past weekend, I consciously looked for signs that explicitly stated a 24 hour parking limit and didn't see any. But I didn't do an exhaustive search either.

As I mentioned the only sign I saw at Palm ave. Was a warning about parking in a handicap spot. After parking there for 5 days with no issue I'm pretty sure the only thing they care about is a car being abandoned there. So if your car starts to get filthy and spider webs on the tires and it gets that I haven't been moved in over a month look you probably need to worry.