I had a visit from my friends Ana Silvia and Joe this afternoon. They have just returned from a visit to Honduras, where they visited Ana Silvia's family and friends and toured the countryside. They had a great time, but it was tempered by the fact that Honduras, like most of Central and South America, is plagued by crime. Everyone has to be on guard when they leave their houses, and no one ventures out after nightfall. All the homes have bars on the windows, and the houses of the wealthy are surrounded by high fences, topped with electrified barbed wire. It is like living in prison. After their return, both were reminded of how lucky we are to live here in the United States. No wonder so many people risk their lives to come here, to be able to live a life without fear.
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