It is a Third World tradition and as we've increasingly opened our nation up to Third World immigrants we've allowed their customs to follow as well.
You're being waaaaay too nice.
Note the areas and cities that are cited in this press release; "Miami, New Orleans, Phoenix and Los Angeles and in towns along the U.S. and Mexico border. Last year, it became such a problem in Puerto Rico ...."
As such, to be effective this release should be in freaking .