Comments on: So, Mexico’s the 51st state now? http://onestackmind.com/2005/10/26/so-mexicos-the-51st-state-now/ My LIFO and Times Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:25:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Stacey http://onestackmind.com/2005/10/26/so-mexicos-the-51st-state-now/#comment-1058 Stacey Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:17:36 +0000 http://onestackmind.com/?p=385#comment-1058 <i>Look, you’re in a foreign country, and while our government might have some sway, the truth is, when you’re in a foreign country, you’re basically at the mercy of the foreign government.</i> It amazes me how many people just don't get it. I think that it has more to do with being a me-centered society. Although add in the fact that very few folks understand government's role, and you get stuff just like this lady in Cancun. Look, you’re in a foreign country, and while our government might have some sway, the truth is, when you’re in a foreign country, you’re basically at the mercy of the foreign government.

It amazes me how many people just don’t get it. I think that it has more to do with being a me-centered society. Although add in the fact that very few folks understand government’s role, and you get stuff just like this lady in Cancun.

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