[MEGoody]

Most of the article strikes a chord with me. We are over-regulated. But this got my attention:

In fiesta season, which just ended, everybody and his grand aunt Chuleta puts up a taco stand or booze stall on the plaza.

What if Aunt Chuleta's tacos give you food poisoning? What if one of her 'secret ingredients' is rat droppings? What if Uncle Jose's booze stall is serving methyl alcohol? If one of your family members dies, can you seek revenge against Aunt Culeta or Uncle Jose? Is that legal?

[Middle Man]

I spent a summer in Mexico many lunas ago. The food at the youth hostel -- prepared out of sight and away from the guests -- made many of us mortally sick for a few days. After that we started hitting the street food vendors where at least we could see the stuff being prepared in front of us. There's something to be said for that. I know I've eaten some great meals in cities like New Orleans where I'm better off not knowing how it was prepared.