Posted by HornyMike on April 23, 2001 at 20:50:59:
In Reply to: Project Update posted by TJResearcher on April 22, 2001 at 13:07:33:
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Well, that's a very sincere post. Welcome to Mexico!! After a while, you may find these customs to be, not annoying or causing impatience, but actually begin to suck you in, because they all have their root in that culture that many Americans ultimately find irresistibly intoxicating. Of course, when you really need to get something done, it may not seem as charming. But maybe you can answer some questions for us, since you are hanging out with "the horses mouth" so to speak. I have always wondered what the health inspections entail. I know there is no way they can tell if someone has herpes for instance. But if someone showed up with visible symptoms, would they get their health card? Sounds like a dumb question, but I've also heard the law requires only that they be tested for AIDS, syphilis and gonorhea. What's the truth? Same question for genital warts, which may not be as easy to hide as herpes (of course a chica could just wait until her herpes symptoms subside before going in for her inspection, but warts are always there (I think)). Whassup with the AIDS house? Who are these girls? Sounds to me like street girls who don't follow safer sex practices. Or are they the very unlucky ones from the clubs? Fascinating that you're going to El Pueblito. Someone on this board offered to take me some months ago, but I was too chicken (what if they decided to keep me? Plus I had no business there other than curiosity seeking. Do you think the prisoners would appreciate that?). Well, that's quite a dose of reality you'll be getting. Rhetorical question: How can a country worry about taking care of sex workers when they have 40 million innocents (who aren't pretty enough to be hookers) living in poverty? If you want to see what I mean, take a hike someday up on "carretera aeropuerto." You can hike up there from Pueblo Amigo. You only need to go about halfway to the airport, then cross to the south side and return. You will see lots of dirt poor people. It is a safe walk, as safe as any in TJ I'd say (but bring a friend). I've also heard the city dump is a good place to see dirt poor people scavenging the garbage for something of any value (e.g., building materials).
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