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Originally Posted by Rissask

I read in the smoking thread in the General forum, this statement, sort of paraphrased: a lot of ex-pats move to Mexico because it is one of the last bastions of personal freedom and responsibility.

I have heard this before of course, we all have, from tourists too, some of whom see being able to carry a beer around in public is titillating enough proof that 'Mexicans have it much better than we do'.

Is this how people see Mexico? Is it really accurate, or is the reality a bit different, in your opinion?

Is freedom to do as you choose better than having rules and regulations in a society? Or does it just cause more serious problems?


Which society would you rather live in, and why? (One where there is complete freedom and no rules, or one where there are clearly defined sets of rules and regs and a competent police and justice system enforcing them.)

All societies have rules or traditions that bind them to one another.