Posted on 05/18/2011 9:18:44 PM PDT by STARWISE
While the idea of naming a U.S. Naval ship after labor leader Cesar Chavez has roiled some, California Democrat Sen. Barbara Boxer is thrilled that the activist will be receiving the honor.
Boxer called Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Tuesday to thank him for the decision.
“I applaud Secretary Mabus for continuing the Navy’s rich tradition of naming these supply ships after pioneers, explorers and visionaries by honoring César Chávez, who worked tirelessly to promote fair working conditions and equal rights for all Americans,” Boxer said in a statement.
“This is a fitting tribute to Chávez, who served in the Navy, and follows the Navy’s recent decisions to name other supply ships after American visionaries from Medgar Evers to Amelia Earhart to Lewis and Clark.”
Republican California Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Marine veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, had a very different opinion. He said that it was indicative of the Navy’s politicization.
Yeah Nancy, why don’t YOU allow your workers to unionize then, NANCY.
BTTT
I think it’s a minor condolence that at least the ship isn’t named after that other Chavez.
I believe this administration will launch the “USS Vagina Monologues” first.
Yes, and the point of the daily stabs is to dishearten us, wear us down, and make us think that resistance if futile.
So we have to have heart, stand strong, and resist with all our might.
“Yes, and the point of the daily stabs is to dishearten us, wear us down, and make us think that resistance if futile.
So we have to have heart, stand strong, and resist with all our might.”
BTTT....great post! It’s been an outrage an hour coming from this regime and all of their cronies and thugs since Jan. 20th,2009! We must stand up, stand strong and never give in to the marxists that are tearing this country apart.
Another day, another insult. Come on 2012!
ORGANIZER Cesar Chavez. He worked SO HARD to get that title, it's just a thing.
Okay, ma'am?
Joined the Navy in 1944 and did two years
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