tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407971998563984642.post1656382316111510485..comments2023-04-11T04:37:31.072-07:00Comments on Coca Cola's Exploitation of Mexico: Catholicism and Its Influence On MexicoCoca Cola's Exploitation of Mexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776618713168110259noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407971998563984642.post-7411259232812254162011-05-18T05:34:42.205-07:002011-05-18T05:34:42.205-07:00With regards to Vicente Fox as well as the other 1...With regards to Vicente Fox as well as the other 115 government employees “charged with corruption” between 2004 and 2008, that is a negligible point. There has always been corruption in government in every society since the earliest days of government, and to say that the Church should be able to stop every possible case of corruption and child labor is a ridiculous claim. While the Church does lack significant influence still, even if it did have a large political influence, there will still always be corruption such as Vicente Fox as well as the other government employees. The second point about government spending is irrelevant to the blog and does not relate to the question at hand of the role in the Church in Mexico, and is only discussing the role of the government in Mexico.<br /><br />While the Church has failed to prevent pro abortion laws, the pro life movement is still very strong. According to this article http://www.pop.org/content/national-catholic-register-alejandro-bermudez-catholic-and-pro-life-vote-key-to-mexican-election-o-70, “according to many observers, the Catholic and pro-life vote turned the tide against López, known in Mexico by his initials, AMLO,” in a recent 2006 election in Mexico.<br /> <br />I did not mention specific elements of Catholic Social Teaching because I felt that the actual outcomes and consequences of Church involvement in Mexico was more important to address than the actually doctrines and statements of Catholic Social Teaching.<br /><br />Finally, the issue of migration laws is irrelevant to the Church influence in Mexico, considering that the restricting laws are a part of the United States legislature. The Church cannot hope to change U.S. immigration laws by having influence in Mexico, and must work on this issue separately in the U.S. and find support in the U.S. for looser immigration restrictions. <br /><br />Vincent ViolaCoca Cola's Exploitation of Mexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776618713168110259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407971998563984642.post-47691777688772177952011-05-17T21:11:41.302-07:002011-05-17T21:11:41.302-07:00The issues addressed in the essay are issues that ...The issues addressed in the essay are issues that require Catholic social teaching. However, the issues could have been addressed in more detail. For instance, examples, such as of anti-clerical laws, how the Church aids families with regards to the drug cartels and crimes, or of a specific Catholic social teaching, could have been used to further abet the essay. In addition, there could have been more description as to how effective the Church was in its attempts to consolidate relations with the government and people.<br /><br />Yet, the issue of migration, a modern aspect of society, was not brought to light. "In<br />Catholic social teaching, immigration is a right that the state cannot abridge" (Yuengert). Thus, because this issue is modern and an everyday concern of the governments of Mexico and the United States, it is an essential aspect that must be recognized in terms of Catholic social teaching.<br /><br />Yuengert, Andrew M. "Catholic Social Teaching on the Economics of Immigration." Journal of Markets & Morality 3, No. 1 (2000): 88-99. Act On. Center for Economic Personalism, Spring 2000. Web. 16 May 2011. http://www.acton.org/sites/v4.acton.org/files/pdf/mm-v3n1-yuengert.pdf.<br /><br />Paul PopaCoca Cola's Exploitation of Mexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776618713168110259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407971998563984642.post-89347062338705028282011-05-17T21:01:03.069-07:002011-05-17T21:01:03.069-07:00This essay made some solid points with Catholicism...This essay made some solid points with Catholicism’s influence over Mexico and it’s people. But it didn’t really focus on any aspects of Catholic Social Teaching or even its guiding principles. What specific aspects of Catholic Social Teaching would say are reflected in the points you brought up? The essay talks about the Church's influence and actions in Mexico, but not entirely the influence of the Church's beliefs and teachings.<br /><br />Jenna Anne ChanCoca Cola's Exploitation of Mexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776618713168110259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407971998563984642.post-48051319204355417532011-05-17T20:19:35.558-07:002011-05-17T20:19:35.558-07:00How active are Christian politicians in keeping Me...How active are Christian politicians in keeping Mexican law legitimate? In the case to legalize abortion in Mexico's capital, the argument was made that the Court was defending women's freedoms. However, by giving women the freedom to abortion, the court case is denying the Catholic Social Teaching that all humans have the right to life - from the moment of conception. "Since taking effect, 12,000 women have terminated their pregnancies in public hospitals in Mexico City" (Llana). Although I agree that Mexico needs to head towards a government where religion influences law, I don't believe Catholic Social Teaching has the power to do this just yet as seen in the case to legalize abortion in Mexico City. <br /><br />Llana, Sara Miller. "Mexico's Supreme Court upholds abortion law - CSMonitor.com." The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2011. . <br /><br /><br />Brian FelicianoCoca Cola's Exploitation of Mexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776618713168110259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407971998563984642.post-86237513447064689652011-05-17T19:07:04.240-07:002011-05-17T19:07:04.240-07:00Although some politicians may be “on the lookout o...Although some politicians may be “on the lookout of the church,” even major leaders in Mexico, such as Mexico’s former president Vicente Fox, “continued a long tradition of ignoring Mexican poverty.” Additionally, according to the Los Angeles Times, “Fox admitted that his ranch employed minors, some as young as 11 years old,” which goes directly against the Catholic Social Teaching principle that discusses the Dignity of Workers (Guzzardi). By glazing over the neediest people of the Mexican population, Fox was merely hindering the growth of his people. Fox is not alone because “115 government employees in the state charged with corruption between 2004 and 2008” (Mexican). Politicians like Fox serve as poor role models among others in power who may see his misdeeds as a guide to their own ethical principles. And evidently, these principles are not ethical at all, as they clash with those of Catholic Social Teaching.<br /><br />However, despite the corrupt actions of politicians, some of whom still maintain power in Mexico, “social development spending have increased on average by 5.3 percent a year and poverty reduction spending increased by 14.2 percent annually since 2000,” (Mexico) which is helping Mexico progress socially. Although, it will be decades before Mexico is on the same level as countries such as the United States, the increase in social program spending is accelerating this grueling task. There is still much more that the Mexican government could be doing to help the poor and needy of the country.<br /><br /><br />Guzzardi, Joe. "Failed, Corrupt Mexican President Vicente Fox Returns to California" CAPS Blog - Californians for Population Stabilization. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2011. .<br /><br />"Mexican officials charged with corruption - National drug cartel | Examiner.com." National News, National Information, National Events | Examiner.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2011. .<br /><br />"Mexico - Poverty in Mexico - Fact Sheet." World Bank Group. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2011..<br /><br /><br />Liz NewtonCoca Cola's Exploitation of Mexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776618713168110259noreply@blogger.com