Perspective

I agree that it would be disconcerting to know that a murder had taken place next door, regardless of whether it was “next door” in Mexico or in Canada. I would understand the experience in context however.

Although we regularly read of multiple murders in the US where the victims were unknown to the killer, that dynamic is uncommon in Canada. I expect it is also uncommon in Mexico. Most homicides are between family members, social associates, or criminal business associates.

My family members are not homicidal. I do not choose friends who own weapons or who may be disposed toward violence. I am not involved in criminal activities.

I have discussed risk of violence with a relative who is a retired RCM Police officer. He tells me that most people should be more concerned about mortality or morbidity from motor vehicle accident than from crime. (I would add employment-related illness or injuries to the area of legitimate concern,)

Excellent points, amigo.

I wonder how many readers quit going to US or Florida banks or cancelled their vacations to Florida because of the 5 women murdered in a SunTrust Bank in Sebring the other day. Apparently all random victims shot in the back of the head while they were face down on the floor.

Perspective is everything.