Many are thrilled to receive an extra day off from school to get a head start on their spring vacation, but this Friday is not just another day off. It̢۪s set aside to honor a man who changed the lives of farm workers.
César E. Chávez co-founded the United Farm Workers, a union that aimed to get laws set in place so that farm workers would not be abused.
Workers were paid very little, and simple things such as water and restroom breaks were prohibited. These conditions resulted in many illnesses and deaths of people who were willing to work hard in order to have better lives for themselves and their children.
Norma Lara, a nursing and Chicano and Latin American Studies major, is appreciative of the dedication Chávez had to improving the lives of farm workers.
Her parents were farm workers when she was young, and her grandparents were a part of the Bracero Program, which allowed Mexican farm workers to work in the fields of this country.
“I got to meet César Chávez when I was little,� Lara said. “It didn’t seem significant at the moment, but I learned that he was an extraordinary man and that his movement was significant because it’s where I came from.�
Sarina De La Rosa, a sociology and Chicano and Latin American Studies major and MEChA member, said Chavez was a man who taught others that they did not have to be taken advantage of.
“He was a voice for those that were afraid to have a voice,� De La Rosa said.
He also inspired the youth to get an education so that they would not have to experience what their parents did.
“César Chávez opened the door for a lot of students to go to school and go beyond the fields,� De La Rosa said.
The activities that will be held in honor of Chavez include poetry readings, art exhibits and various student presentations.
Wednesday’s “Flor y Canto Night: ‘When Dreams Become Arte,’â€? includes poetry and an art exhibit put on by Fresno State students.
A large celebration will be held Thursday that includes entertainment, an altar display, a garlanding ceremony and the announcement of the poetry and essay contest winners.
Friday, some students will be traveling to the National Chávez Center to visit Chávez burial site.
Ambar Alvarez, Trabajadores de la Raza president, is excited about the turnout for these events.
“I have a deep appreciation for what he’s done,� Alvarez said. “I admire the strength and courage it took for him to do that and I’m glad to give him the celebration he deserves.�
Mick Russom • Jan 8, 2008 at 2:43 pm
@ Nicolas Santoyo
Che Guevara killed people without trials, he was an arbitrary dangerous criminal and he was one of the most despicable persons hat has ever lived. He was a failed version of a dictator because he was stupid, arbitrary and murderous. He was a thrill seeking murderer. What have you to say to the widows and fatherless children whose working father were shot by Che without trial? Che is a symbol of hate, failure and youthful moronacy. Musicians wear his shirt, and they don’t even know that Che would have shot them for this. Che was so bad even Castro, another dictator criminal traitor to freedom marginalized Che.
Che was a
– mass-murderer
– shunned by the Church for his murderous ways
– hated and feared
– unsuccessful in his stewardships in Cuba and abroad
– aggressive against individual liberty and freedom
Santoyo, if you keep this love for Che up, one day you might get jumped by people who are emotionally motivated enough to beat the insulting, disgusting love of Che right out of you.
Mick Russom • Jan 8, 2008 at 9:43 pm
@ Nicolas Santoyo
Che Guevara killed people without trials, he was an arbitrary dangerous criminal and he was one of the most despicable persons hat has ever lived. He was a failed version of a dictator because he was stupid, arbitrary and murderous. He was a thrill seeking murderer. What have you to say to the widows and fatherless children whose working father were shot by Che without trial? Che is a symbol of hate, failure and youthful moronacy. Musicians wear his shirt, and they don’t even know that Che would have shot them for this. Che was so bad even Castro, another dictator criminal traitor to freedom marginalized Che.
Che was a
– mass-murderer
– shunned by the Church for his murderous ways
– hated and feared
– unsuccessful in his stewardships in Cuba and abroad
– aggressive against individual liberty and freedom
Santoyo, if you keep this love for Che up, one day you might get jumped by people who are emotionally motivated enough to beat the insulting, disgusting love of Che right out of you.
Mick Russom • Jan 8, 2008 at 9:43 pm
@ Nicolas Santoyo
Che Guevara killed people without trials, he was an arbitrary dangerous criminal and he was one of the most despicable persons hat has ever lived. He was a failed version of a dictator because he was stupid, arbitrary and murderous. He was a thrill seeking murderer. What have you to say to the widows and fatherless children whose working father were shot by Che without trial? Che is a symbol of hate, failure and youthful moronacy. Musicians wear his shirt, and they don’t even know that Che would have shot them for this. Che was so bad even Castro, another dictator criminal traitor to freedom marginalized Che.
Che was a
– mass-murderer
– shunned by the Church for his murderous ways
– hated and feared
– unsuccessful in his stewardships in Cuba and abroad
– aggressive against individual liberty and freedom
Santoyo, if you keep this love for Che up, one day you might get jumped by people who are emotionally motivated enough to beat the insulting, disgusting love of Che right out of you.
Sideshow Rob • May 5, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Goddamn Cinco De Mayo!!! July 4th is a one day celebration. When did Mexican Independence Day, Cesar’s Dia, Dia De Los Muertos, & Cinco De Mayo become week-long events? Multiculturalism is great…..but this ain’t it. Force feeding us this Mexican Heritage gobbledegook is getting to the point of absurd. Naming St. Patrick’s Day “San Patrico’s Dia” was hilarious though.
Sideshow Rob • May 5, 2007 at 11:31 pm
Goddamn Cinco De Mayo!!! July 4th is a one day celebration. When did Mexican Independence Day, Cesar’s Dia, Dia De Los Muertos, & Cinco De Mayo become week-long events? Multiculturalism is great…..but this ain’t it. Force feeding us this Mexican Heritage gobbledegook is getting to the point of absurd. Naming St. Patrick’s Day “San Patrico’s Dia” was hilarious though.
Sideshow Rob • May 5, 2007 at 11:31 pm
Goddamn Cinco De Mayo!!! July 4th is a one day celebration. When did Mexican Independence Day, Cesar’s Dia, Dia De Los Muertos, & Cinco De Mayo become week-long events? Multiculturalism is great…..but this ain’t it. Force feeding us this Mexican Heritage gobbledegook is getting to the point of absurd. Naming St. Patrick’s Day “San Patrico’s Dia” was hilarious though.
Sideshow Rob • May 5, 2007 at 4:28 pm
You’re sorely mistaken, Lara.
Tu no puede!!!
Sideshow Rob • May 5, 2007 at 11:28 pm
You’re sorely mistaken, Lara.
Tu no puede!!!
Sideshow Rob • May 5, 2007 at 11:28 pm
You’re sorely mistaken, Lara.
Tu no puede!!!
Norma Lara • Apr 10, 2007 at 11:52 am
The life of any man or woman is debatable and that includes leaders and heros. You have accused Cesar of having “Thugs” attack workers who did not join his union.
Cesar himself spoke out against these violent actions or threats to these workers, and blaming one man for actions that were taken by some are not validated.
And for “American hero or American ideals” you speak about, what he fought for is not exclusive to U.S citizens, these are human ideals to live in Justice and in Peace for all and not for some.
Si Se Puede!
Norma Lara • Apr 10, 2007 at 6:52 pm
The life of any man or woman is debatable and that includes leaders and heros. You have accused Cesar of having “Thugs” attack workers who did not join his union.
Cesar himself spoke out against these violent actions or threats to these workers, and blaming one man for actions that were taken by some are not validated.
And for “American hero or American ideals” you speak about, what he fought for is not exclusive to U.S citizens, these are human ideals to live in Justice and in Peace for all and not for some.
Si Se Puede!
Norma Lara • Apr 10, 2007 at 6:52 pm
The life of any man or woman is debatable and that includes leaders and heros. You have accused Cesar of having “Thugs” attack workers who did not join his union.
Cesar himself spoke out against these violent actions or threats to these workers, and blaming one man for actions that were taken by some are not validated.
And for “American hero or American ideals” you speak about, what he fought for is not exclusive to U.S citizens, these are human ideals to live in Justice and in Peace for all and not for some.
Si Se Puede!
Dee Flowers-Her • Apr 10, 2007 at 9:20 am
And Norma,
he had thugs attack workers who did not join up with his farmworker’s union. He may embody certain American ideals——in other areas he was a poor example of an American hero. Yes, the earliest farmworkers were treated like crap. But to violently attack a man for trying to earn a dollar is not the way to initiate change.
Dee Flowers-Her • Apr 10, 2007 at 4:20 pm
And Norma,
he had thugs attack workers who did not join up with his farmworker’s union. He may embody certain American ideals——in other areas he was a poor example of an American hero. Yes, the earliest farmworkers were treated like crap. But to violently attack a man for trying to earn a dollar is not the way to initiate change.
Dee Flowers-Her • Apr 10, 2007 at 4:20 pm
And Norma,
he had thugs attack workers who did not join up with his farmworker’s union. He may embody certain American ideals——in other areas he was a poor example of an American hero. Yes, the earliest farmworkers were treated like crap. But to violently attack a man for trying to earn a dollar is not the way to initiate change.
Norma Lara • Apr 9, 2007 at 6:46 pm
In response to the article, I am pleased that such a short article can spark discourse regardless of the content of a couple of the responses. As a granddaughter and daughter of Farm Workers who have labored on both sides of American soil what Cesar did is Honorable and deserving of a State holiday (Mexico is North America and on the American continent).
Anisha D. Seals states “Many are thrilled…â€?, therefore you might either find yourself in the minority public opinion or the majority. Everyone has a right to believe whatever they have been taught or haven’t. La Lucha Del Campesino is something dear to my heart, in any part of the world the struggle is the same. Working with your hands, laboring the Tierra is honorable and therefore any man or woman who stands up against the oppression of campesinos, who fights for dignified living and working conditions, is Honorable. Cesar was an ordinary man who showed us that we can do extraordinary things (labor contracts, living wages, water breaks, bathroom breaks, environmental justice etc.).
We are all part of the human race, we have our differences of opinion, and we have our own ways of representing life…I would like to say that “Life without those who are different is empty and damns you to stagnation�.
Paz, Justicia y Libertad. Liberty and Justice for ALL!
Norma Lara • Apr 10, 2007 at 1:46 am
In response to the article, I am pleased that such a short article can spark discourse regardless of the content of a couple of the responses. As a granddaughter and daughter of Farm Workers who have labored on both sides of American soil what Cesar did is Honorable and deserving of a State holiday (Mexico is North America and on the American continent).
Anisha D. Seals states “Many are thrilled…”, therefore you might either find yourself in the minority public opinion or the majority. Everyone has a right to believe whatever they have been taught or haven’t. La Lucha Del Campesino is something dear to my heart, in any part of the world the struggle is the same. Working with your hands, laboring the Tierra is honorable and therefore any man or woman who stands up against the oppression of campesinos, who fights for dignified living and working conditions, is Honorable. Cesar was an ordinary man who showed us that we can do extraordinary things (labor contracts, living wages, water breaks, bathroom breaks, environmental justice etc.).
We are all part of the human race, we have our differences of opinion, and we have our own ways of representing life…I would like to say that “Life without those who are different is empty and damns you to stagnation”.
Paz, Justicia y Libertad. Liberty and Justice for ALL!
Norma Lara • Apr 10, 2007 at 1:46 am
In response to the article, I am pleased that such a short article can spark discourse regardless of the content of a couple of the responses. As a granddaughter and daughter of Farm Workers who have labored on both sides of American soil what Cesar did is Honorable and deserving of a State holiday (Mexico is North America and on the American continent).
Anisha D. Seals states “Many are thrilled…”, therefore you might either find yourself in the minority public opinion or the majority. Everyone has a right to believe whatever they have been taught or haven’t. La Lucha Del Campesino is something dear to my heart, in any part of the world the struggle is the same. Working with your hands, laboring the Tierra is honorable and therefore any man or woman who stands up against the oppression of campesinos, who fights for dignified living and working conditions, is Honorable. Cesar was an ordinary man who showed us that we can do extraordinary things (labor contracts, living wages, water breaks, bathroom breaks, environmental justice etc.).
We are all part of the human race, we have our differences of opinion, and we have our own ways of representing life…I would like to say that “Life without those who are different is empty and damns you to stagnation”.
Paz, Justicia y Libertad. Liberty and Justice for ALL!
Dan • Apr 8, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Mike Greyson is an arse!
Dan • Apr 9, 2007 at 5:36 am
Mike Greyson is an arse!
Dan • Apr 9, 2007 at 5:36 am
Mike Greyson is an arse!
Dee Flowers-Her • Apr 6, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Pete,
What are you, Little Cesar Chavez’s best pal? What information about his life do you know that we are not privy to or worthy of comprehending? Illegal immigrants, like any other population of people, are out to better their own situation. Bully for them if they are “feeding America” in the process of improving their own and their family’s situation. The ones who should be locked up are the farm owners and CEO’s of companies that are complicit in paying these people slave wages and ruining any productive and wise policy to enforce our border protections. No illegal immigrant amnesty or activist group holds the corporate world accountable for their treatment of immigrant labor. What’s up with the religion thing, too. Why does this Mexican-American population get such a boner for an oppressive religion like Roman-Catholicism. The picture of the Aztec with the Virgin Mary doesn’t really add up………………..i’ve done the math.
Dee Flowers-Her • Apr 7, 2007 at 12:48 am
Pete,
What are you, Little Cesar Chavez’s best pal? What information about his life do you know that we are not privy to or worthy of comprehending? Illegal immigrants, like any other population of people, are out to better their own situation. Bully for them if they are “feeding America” in the process of improving their own and their family’s situation. The ones who should be locked up are the farm owners and CEO’s of companies that are complicit in paying these people slave wages and ruining any productive and wise policy to enforce our border protections. No illegal immigrant amnesty or activist group holds the corporate world accountable for their treatment of immigrant labor. What’s up with the religion thing, too. Why does this Mexican-American population get such a boner for an oppressive religion like Roman-Catholicism. The picture of the Aztec with the Virgin Mary doesn’t really add up………………..i’ve done the math.
Dee Flowers-Her • Apr 7, 2007 at 12:48 am
Pete,
What are you, Little Cesar Chavez’s best pal? What information about his life do you know that we are not privy to or worthy of comprehending? Illegal immigrants, like any other population of people, are out to better their own situation. Bully for them if they are “feeding America” in the process of improving their own and their family’s situation. The ones who should be locked up are the farm owners and CEO’s of companies that are complicit in paying these people slave wages and ruining any productive and wise policy to enforce our border protections. No illegal immigrant amnesty or activist group holds the corporate world accountable for their treatment of immigrant labor. What’s up with the religion thing, too. Why does this Mexican-American population get such a boner for an oppressive religion like Roman-Catholicism. The picture of the Aztec with the Virgin Mary doesn’t really add up………………..i’ve done the math.
Dee Flowers-Her • Apr 6, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Senor Santoyo,
That’s all you have? An insult instead of a logical or sensicle argument. And you have a college degree already? Man, that scholarship went to waste.
Dee
Dee Flowers-Her • Apr 7, 2007 at 12:32 am
Senor Santoyo,
That’s all you have? An insult instead of a logical or sensicle argument. And you have a college degree already? Man, that scholarship went to waste.
Dee
Dee Flowers-Her • Apr 7, 2007 at 12:32 am
Senor Santoyo,
That’s all you have? An insult instead of a logical or sensicle argument. And you have a college degree already? Man, that scholarship went to waste.
Dee
Nicolas Santoyo • Apr 6, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Geoff,
After reading your post there are many things I would like to say but I am not as ignorant as you. If you have any bit of intelligence why not spend it learning from others and interacting with others. If that does not sound like a good idea, take your litte comments and go cry to your MAMA!
Nicolas Santoyo • Apr 6, 2007 at 8:53 pm
Geoff,
After reading your post there are many things I would like to say but I am not as ignorant as you. If you have any bit of intelligence why not spend it learning from others and interacting with others. If that does not sound like a good idea, take your litte comments and go cry to your MAMA!
Nicolas Santoyo • Apr 6, 2007 at 8:53 pm
Geoff,
After reading your post there are many things I would like to say but I am not as ignorant as you. If you have any bit of intelligence why not spend it learning from others and interacting with others. If that does not sound like a good idea, take your litte comments and go cry to your MAMA!
Pete • Apr 6, 2007 at 12:43 pm
First of all, I would like to thank all the hard working farm laborers who dedicate their lives to feed America. Secondly, many of you are too young or too ignorant to fully understand the strugles that Cesar Chavez and others ie., farm workers, endured as a result of discrimination in the U.S.. Many of you who oppose this holiday are from European ancestory. Remember your ancestors where also discriminated against, but now it’s you who is disriminating. Thridly, we celebrate Colubus Day like he was such a great man, FUCK Columbus, he was lost. Lastly, to Turd; Chavez faught for equality and peace. You forget your fore fathers used some really fucked up tactics against immagrant and natives all in the name of Manifest Destiny. You need to get your head out of your ass and smell the fresh fruits and vegetables immigrants are putting on your plate.
Pete • Apr 6, 2007 at 7:43 pm
First of all, I would like to thank all the hard working farm laborers who dedicate their lives to feed America. Secondly, many of you are too young or too ignorant to fully understand the strugles that Cesar Chavez and others ie., farm workers, endured as a result of discrimination in the U.S.. Many of you who oppose this holiday are from European ancestory. Remember your ancestors where also discriminated against, but now it’s you who is disriminating. Thridly, we celebrate Colubus Day like he was such a great man, FUCK Columbus, he was lost. Lastly, to Turd; Chavez faught for equality and peace. You forget your fore fathers used some really fucked up tactics against immagrant and natives all in the name of Manifest Destiny. You need to get your head out of your ass and smell the fresh fruits and vegetables immigrants are putting on your plate.
Pete • Apr 6, 2007 at 7:43 pm
First of all, I would like to thank all the hard working farm laborers who dedicate their lives to feed America. Secondly, many of you are too young or too ignorant to fully understand the strugles that Cesar Chavez and others ie., farm workers, endured as a result of discrimination in the U.S.. Many of you who oppose this holiday are from European ancestory. Remember your ancestors where also discriminated against, but now it’s you who is disriminating. Thridly, we celebrate Colubus Day like he was such a great man, FUCK Columbus, he was lost. Lastly, to Turd; Chavez faught for equality and peace. You forget your fore fathers used some really fucked up tactics against immagrant and natives all in the name of Manifest Destiny. You need to get your head out of your ass and smell the fresh fruits and vegetables immigrants are putting on your plate.
Geoff Dahmer • Apr 5, 2007 at 6:51 pm
and ‘alumnus’ or ‘alumni’ is not a proper noun, Santoyo,—-hence no caps needed. Look in the mirror after leveling the meanspirited spell check comments, cavron.
Geoff Dahmer • Apr 6, 2007 at 1:51 am
and ‘alumnus’ or ‘alumni’ is not a proper noun, Santoyo,—-hence no caps needed. Look in the mirror after leveling the meanspirited spell check comments, cavron.
Geoff Dahmer • Apr 6, 2007 at 1:51 am
and ‘alumnus’ or ‘alumni’ is not a proper noun, Santoyo,—-hence no caps needed. Look in the mirror after leveling the meanspirited spell check comments, cavron.
Geoff Dahmer • Apr 5, 2007 at 6:45 pm
Santoyo,
Your writing isn’t exactly at a John Steinbeck level, either. Based on the posts, nobody seems to be accusing you of anything if you majored in finance and not Chicano studies which is a marginal academic subject at best. Your punctuation sucks and you use a passive voice. Finally, ‘Che’ is nothing more than an iconic symbol used by people who don’t understand how bad of a dude he actually was. If that was really your picture and you majored in finance, then why would you take a Tuesday off of work to cover your face in a bandana and hold up an improperly written sign?
Geoff Dahmer • Apr 6, 2007 at 1:45 am
Santoyo,
Your writing isn’t exactly at a John Steinbeck level, either. Based on the posts, nobody seems to be accusing you of anything if you majored in finance and not Chicano studies which is a marginal academic subject at best. Your punctuation sucks and you use a passive voice. Finally, ‘Che’ is nothing more than an iconic symbol used by people who don’t understand how bad of a dude he actually was. If that was really your picture and you majored in finance, then why would you take a Tuesday off of work to cover your face in a bandana and hold up an improperly written sign?
Geoff Dahmer • Apr 6, 2007 at 1:45 am
Santoyo,
Your writing isn’t exactly at a John Steinbeck level, either. Based on the posts, nobody seems to be accusing you of anything if you majored in finance and not Chicano studies which is a marginal academic subject at best. Your punctuation sucks and you use a passive voice. Finally, ‘Che’ is nothing more than an iconic symbol used by people who don’t understand how bad of a dude he actually was. If that was really your picture and you majored in finance, then why would you take a Tuesday off of work to cover your face in a bandana and hold up an improperly written sign?
macho man randy savage • Apr 5, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Santoyo slammed………………….ohhhhh yeaaaahhhh!!!
macho man randy savage • Apr 6, 2007 at 1:30 am
Santoyo slammed………………….ohhhhh yeaaaahhhh!!!
macho man randy savage • Apr 6, 2007 at 1:30 am
Santoyo slammed………………….ohhhhh yeaaaahhhh!!!
Nicolas Santoyo • Apr 5, 2007 at 12:48 pm
Mike Greyson,
You and Nadds should truly invest in spell-check! Your discourse lacks clarity and true understanding of any subject matter. Yes, it is a free country where we are free to express what we feel and think, however, someone should enact a law forbidding such dimwit̢۪s like your self from having such freedom.
Nicolas Santoyo • Apr 5, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Mike Greyson,
You and Nadds should truly invest in spell-check! Your discourse lacks clarity and true understanding of any subject matter. Yes, it is a free country where we are free to express what we feel and think, however, someone should enact a law forbidding such dimwit’s like your self from having such freedom.
Nicolas Santoyo • Apr 5, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Mike Greyson,
You and Nadds should truly invest in spell-check! Your discourse lacks clarity and true understanding of any subject matter. Yes, it is a free country where we are free to express what we feel and think, however, someone should enact a law forbidding such dimwit’s like your self from having such freedom.
Mike Greyson • Apr 4, 2007 at 10:23 pm
Who accused Santoyo of what? Where did he enter the conversation? When did Nicolas Santoyo become front and center? Me thinks it’s that ‘all for one one for all’ hispanic pride crap that needs to be eliminated if that race is to advance. Regardless of scholarships, the bill for the education you receive(d) is predominately paid for by CA state taxpayers. Oh, you got a finance degree, though. That’ll serve you well in Venezuela or Cuba—-where you should be living if you truly think Guevara is a hero. Advantage number one with living in a free society is the right to speak freely against whomever one wishes. Guevara is numero uno on that listo, Paco.
Mike Greyson • Apr 5, 2007 at 5:23 am
Who accused Santoyo of what? Where did he enter the conversation? When did Nicolas Santoyo become front and center? Me thinks it’s that ‘all for one one for all’ hispanic pride crap that needs to be eliminated if that race is to advance. Regardless of scholarships, the bill for the education you receive(d) is predominately paid for by CA state taxpayers. Oh, you got a finance degree, though. That’ll serve you well in Venezuela or Cuba—-where you should be living if you truly think Guevara is a hero. Advantage number one with living in a free society is the right to speak freely against whomever one wishes. Guevara is numero uno on that listo, Paco.
Mike Greyson • Apr 5, 2007 at 5:23 am
Who accused Santoyo of what? Where did he enter the conversation? When did Nicolas Santoyo become front and center? Me thinks it’s that ‘all for one one for all’ hispanic pride crap that needs to be eliminated if that race is to advance. Regardless of scholarships, the bill for the education you receive(d) is predominately paid for by CA state taxpayers. Oh, you got a finance degree, though. That’ll serve you well in Venezuela or Cuba—-where you should be living if you truly think Guevara is a hero. Advantage number one with living in a free society is the right to speak freely against whomever one wishes. Guevara is numero uno on that listo, Paco.
Nicolas Santoyo • Apr 3, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Dear Nadds,
My name is Nicolas Santoyo and I would like to take a few moments to respond to your comment. First, I am and have never been a member of MECHA. Second, rather than the “taxpayers-subsidized education� you accuse me of utilizing, I worked hard for my education by earning a scholarship. I m also way ahead of you when you tell me to “study an academic subject,� for I am a Fresno State Alumni with a degree in finance. Third, I am not sure what an “anachist� is but I am sure you can tell me when you learn to write. Fourth, Ernesto Guevara was a true example of heroism and commitment beyond any level you or I will ever know, therefore, be more respectful when using his name.
Nicolas Santoyo • Apr 3, 2007 at 10:22 pm
Dear Nadds,
My name is Nicolas Santoyo and I would like to take a few moments to respond to your comment. First, I am and have never been a member of MECHA. Second, rather than the “taxpayers-subsidized education” you accuse me of utilizing, I worked hard for my education by earning a scholarship. I m also way ahead of you when you tell me to “study an academic subject,” for I am a Fresno State Alumni with a degree in finance. Third, I am not sure what an “anachist” is but I am sure you can tell me when you learn to write. Fourth, Ernesto Guevara was a true example of heroism and commitment beyond any level you or I will ever know, therefore, be more respectful when using his name.
Nicolas Santoyo • Apr 3, 2007 at 10:22 pm
Dear Nadds,
My name is Nicolas Santoyo and I would like to take a few moments to respond to your comment. First, I am and have never been a member of MECHA. Second, rather than the “taxpayers-subsidized education” you accuse me of utilizing, I worked hard for my education by earning a scholarship. I m also way ahead of you when you tell me to “study an academic subject,” for I am a Fresno State Alumni with a degree in finance. Third, I am not sure what an “anachist” is but I am sure you can tell me when you learn to write. Fourth, Ernesto Guevara was a true example of heroism and commitment beyond any level you or I will ever know, therefore, be more respectful when using his name.
Turd Burglar • Mar 30, 2007 at 4:27 pm
Yeah, I find it funny that the immigrant amnesty crowd and all other radicals find it so easy to and glorify/deify guevara and hugo chavez and groups like MECHA. Cesar C. wasn’t that great of a fella all else considered. Look his name up in any reputable source. His tactics weren’t so clean.
Turd Burglar • Mar 30, 2007 at 11:27 pm
Yeah, I find it funny that the immigrant amnesty crowd and all other radicals find it so easy to and glorify/deify guevara and hugo chavez and groups like MECHA. Cesar C. wasn’t that great of a fella all else considered. Look his name up in any reputable source. His tactics weren’t so clean.
Turd Burglar • Mar 30, 2007 at 11:27 pm
Yeah, I find it funny that the immigrant amnesty crowd and all other radicals find it so easy to and glorify/deify guevara and hugo chavez and groups like MECHA. Cesar C. wasn’t that great of a fella all else considered. Look his name up in any reputable source. His tactics weren’t so clean.
Bill Bradley • Mar 30, 2007 at 1:39 pm
OOOG,
yeah, having his FWA physically beat Mexican people crossing into the US in order to make a point to farmowners and the ag. industry. Also, forcing people to unionize and levying the threat of physical abuse is not really an American ideal. And watch your language, homie. Do some research on Cesar, the man. It’s also ‘through’ or ‘thru’ safer working conditions, not ‘though.’
Bill Bradley • Mar 30, 2007 at 8:39 pm
OOOG,
yeah, having his FWA physically beat Mexican people crossing into the US in order to make a point to farmowners and the ag. industry. Also, forcing people to unionize and levying the threat of physical abuse is not really an American ideal. And watch your language, homie. Do some research on Cesar, the man. It’s also ‘through’ or ‘thru’ safer working conditions, not ‘though.’
Bill Bradley • Mar 30, 2007 at 8:39 pm
OOOG,
yeah, having his FWA physically beat Mexican people crossing into the US in order to make a point to farmowners and the ag. industry. Also, forcing people to unionize and levying the threat of physical abuse is not really an American ideal. And watch your language, homie. Do some research on Cesar, the man. It’s also ‘through’ or ‘thru’ safer working conditions, not ‘though.’
OOOG • Mar 29, 2007 at 10:50 pm
You guys are a bunch of fucking retards. Cesar Chavez saved milions of peoples lives though safer working conditions.
OOOG • Mar 30, 2007 at 5:50 am
You guys are a bunch of fucking retards. Cesar Chavez saved milions of peoples lives though safer working conditions.
OOOG • Mar 30, 2007 at 5:50 am
You guys are a bunch of fucking retards. Cesar Chavez saved milions of peoples lives though safer working conditions.
macho man randy savage • Mar 29, 2007 at 8:28 pm
ohhhhhh nooooooo!! no celebratin’ a communist tomorrow for the ‘mach man.’
macho man randy savage • Mar 30, 2007 at 3:28 am
ohhhhhh nooooooo!! no celebratin’ a communist tomorrow for the ‘mach man.’
macho man randy savage • Mar 30, 2007 at 3:28 am
ohhhhhh nooooooo!! no celebratin’ a communist tomorrow for the ‘mach man.’
JD • Mar 28, 2007 at 5:02 pm
anybody who likes eating their fruits and veggies should shut the hell up and honor this holiday.
if you can’t get with what cesar chavez did for california simply becase he’s mexican, you are an ignorant fool. no matter who is in the photo.
JD • Mar 29, 2007 at 12:02 am
anybody who likes eating their fruits and veggies should shut the hell up and honor this holiday.
if you can’t get with what cesar chavez did for california simply becase he’s mexican, you are an ignorant fool. no matter who is in the photo.
JD • Mar 29, 2007 at 12:02 am
anybody who likes eating their fruits and veggies should shut the hell up and honor this holiday.
if you can’t get with what cesar chavez did for california simply becase he’s mexican, you are an ignorant fool. no matter who is in the photo.
Whitey • Mar 28, 2007 at 1:22 pm
And maybe you could explain what either of those have to do with CALIFORNIA, since you mentioned a STATE holiday.
As much as it biols the blood of many European ancestors here, Mexico is and always will be a big part of California.
Whitey • Mar 28, 2007 at 8:22 pm
And maybe you could explain what either of those have to do with CALIFORNIA, since you mentioned a STATE holiday.
As much as it biols the blood of many European ancestors here, Mexico is and always will be a big part of California.
Whitey • Mar 28, 2007 at 8:22 pm
And maybe you could explain what either of those have to do with CALIFORNIA, since you mentioned a STATE holiday.
As much as it biols the blood of many European ancestors here, Mexico is and always will be a big part of California.
Harry Minge • Mar 28, 2007 at 9:58 am
I CAN THINK OF AT LEAST 20-25 BETTER PEOPLE TO GIVE A STATE HOLIDAY TO: kennedy, churchill, mahatma ghandi just to name a few.
Harry Minge • Mar 28, 2007 at 4:58 pm
I CAN THINK OF AT LEAST 20-25 BETTER PEOPLE TO GIVE A STATE HOLIDAY TO: kennedy, churchill, mahatma ghandi just to name a few.
Harry Minge • Mar 28, 2007 at 4:58 pm
I CAN THINK OF AT LEAST 20-25 BETTER PEOPLE TO GIVE A STATE HOLIDAY TO: kennedy, churchill, mahatma ghandi just to name a few.
Hitenda Nadds • Mar 28, 2007 at 9:53 am
The radical anachist and MeCHa member on the front cover should take his taxpayer-subsidized education and study an academic subject. Wasn’t this guy on the cover a while ago reading an autobiography of Che Guevara? Man, this guy is definately a threat to national security. But “Aztlan” will soon supplant California, and we light-skinned folk will all be hearded off to the concentration camps or executed—-or that’s MeCHA’s ideal scenario. I love “Zapatrico Dia” and “Octubrefiesta” as well.
Hitenda Nadds • Mar 28, 2007 at 4:53 pm
The radical anachist and MeCHa member on the front cover should take his taxpayer-subsidized education and study an academic subject. Wasn’t this guy on the cover a while ago reading an autobiography of Che Guevara? Man, this guy is definately a threat to national security. But “Aztlan” will soon supplant California, and we light-skinned folk will all be hearded off to the concentration camps or executed—-or that’s MeCHA’s ideal scenario. I love “Zapatrico Dia” and “Octubrefiesta” as well.
Hitenda Nadds • Mar 28, 2007 at 4:53 pm
The radical anachist and MeCHa member on the front cover should take his taxpayer-subsidized education and study an academic subject. Wasn’t this guy on the cover a while ago reading an autobiography of Che Guevara? Man, this guy is definately a threat to national security. But “Aztlan” will soon supplant California, and we light-skinned folk will all be hearded off to the concentration camps or executed—-or that’s MeCHA’s ideal scenario. I love “Zapatrico Dia” and “Octubrefiesta” as well.