Foreigners talk about kidnapping.

I want to share with you a forum used by foreigners living in Cancun. In general, people who decide to live in another country and culture are called "expats" (Short for expatriates, from expatria)

This is a good example of an Expat community website, Cancuncare.com.

Here the contributors to the forum community (expats) talking about Kidnapping in Cancun and Mexico.

Originally Posted by RiverGirl
Personally I think that corruption is so expected in the Mexican culture that it's part of the culture. This is a nation of under-employed poorly paid workers. People in positions with any power often see corruption as their right and as their ticket to attaining a middle class lifestyle.

It doesn't help Mexico that the cable companies here broadcasts the American dream at viewers 24/7. Mexicans are constantly bombarded by images of the US with it's large middle class, it's only natural that they would then want that lifestyle themselves.

Here are some things to think about and discuss.
1. Do you agree or disagree with RiverGirl about the influence American Television has over Mexican viewers? Why?

2. How do you think most expats living in Mexico view the kidnapping situation? Do you think that their view is different from an average American who lives in the U.S. (not an expat)?

3. What would you say to expats about kidnapping?