> << The simple fact is that poor, hungry people are tempted to crime more
that
>  people who are well fed... that, of course, includes poor neighborhoods
in
>  the U.S..... but the subject matter was Mexico. >>
>
> The only FACT of which I have knowledge is that the poor, hungry Mexicans
I
> have known are not tempted by crime, but driven by hard work with a
dignity
> that humbles me.

Me too!

But I wasn't referring to the Mexicans that you know.
I was referring to the increased risk of driving lights (as opposed to stock
headlights) being ripped off if you leave your Vanagon parked on the street
in a big city in Mexico.....

Bill