Is Mexico still safe for Canadians?

A flaring up of the ongoing war between drug cartels and the Mexican military has once again raised the question of whether or not Mexico is a safe destination for Canadians. The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs warns travellers to be extremely vigilant in Mexican cities such as Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez that border the United States. So far, no tourists have been injured or killed in these conflicts. My take on this situation, after years of safe travel throughout Mexico, is that the country as a whole is no more dangerous for visitors than it ever has been. As in any so-called "developing country," it pays to be careful at all times and to keep up-to-date on possible trouble spots. But, personally, I plan to continue visiting Mexico, a country that I usually feel as at home in and as secure in as I do in Canada.