I met Cesar Chavez once when he came here to W. Michigan. I think I shall never forget his common dignity, which created such a presence. Sandy & Caroline, it is so easy to conjure up in my minds eye that moment you described. I would have given anything to have been there. The world could well use Cesar now.

Another observation on this song. The first Irish singer to sing it was Paddy Reilly. And it has been recorded and performed by many Irish balladeers since. It is not at all uncommon to hear it performed in Irish pubs today. The reason? Because the Mexican migrants are experiencing what the Irish historically suffered through. There is a real sense of empathy on the part of our people. As Paddy told me, "the Mexican migrants are the Irish of this century."

Big Mick