Cesar Chavez

I have always heard a lot about Cesar Chavez and it is great to know that we acknowledge people like him because he was not scared to speak out for his community, for his people. Through the years, individuals have shown that a single man can make a difference. Men who, when committed to a cause, will rise up with honor, integrity, and courage. Cesar Chavez was that kind of man, with his work he was able to rise and help others just like him. In the article we read Chavez points out and says, "the Catholic Charities agencies of the Catholic Church has millions of dollars earmarked for the poor. But often the money is spent for food baskets for the needy instead of for effective action to eradicate the

causes of poverty." This shows us that many times it isn't food that the people in need want, it is support from people like the priests. Same goes for many other issues, sometimes it is not about the money, rather it is about the issue/concern that people want others to know about. In Chavez's time period he wanted support from the priests so that they could have support in their battle to be acknowledged so that there could be social justice, social change in the community of field workers. Instead they were getting other people who were non priest to help them and that is not what they wanted. Field workers wanted the spiritual help and many did not understand why and how it would hep them. Coming from a Mexican family, I know that we believe in our traditions and that God will help us and guide us in needy times. Chavez makes many good points when he also says, "it is not just our right to appeal to the church to use its power effectively for the poor, it is our duty to do so". 

            This article brought me to think about many of our issues today. For example, our battle for unemployment. Many people are out there looking for jobs and they are not finding any, but they are immediately sent to the office of workers comp so that they can get there unemployment money. Instead of being heard they are just giving the money and that is not necessarily what many of unemployed people are asking for. Just like Chavez said that many people don’t need the food, money, etc. but they are fighting for those who really do need it.