Cesar Chavez

I saw a plaque for Cesar Chavez today. It reminded me of the conversation I had with him many years ago. He came to support a Presidential candidate in the Midwest. As the candidate was talking, I was standing next to Cesar. In quiet moments we talked about farm workers, what he was doing and why he was supporting the candidate. This was pretty much before he became a national leader, so hardly anyone in the crowd knew who he was. I had been following the news on some of his activities, so I knew who he was at least. His gentle determination will be what I always remember. He accomplished a great deal against people who were more than willing to use great violence. I am sure he would be on the front line of some of the issues that are facing workers today....