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For those that visit this blog, and for those two souls that continue to rant and rave at me via comments demanding that we bow down and cater to the whims of a skewed phone vote that only citizens in Little Mexico seemed to know was going on - you will recall that I am a very strong proponent of keeping Ross Avenue named Ross Avenue.

Well the City started hearing the rants today in official hearings and their own departments are starting to make their opinions known also. In spite of the 5 busloads of Latin activists, the powers that be within the City aren’t too anxious to rename Ross for Cesar Chavez.

Yeah…Cesar Chavez. A guy from Arizona. Never lived in Texas. Never lived in Dallas but he did come here once or twice to pontificate the rights of grapes. (yes, you read that correctly). Now, within the city of Dallas, we already have a park and a school named in honor of Chavez. This is SO much more than what most of our own founders have in terms of recognition.

For the longest time, I thought it was just me, that was riled up over the renaming, but gracious, after seeing some of the comments on WFAA and Dallas Morning News sites, I know that I am part of the 99% that are all thinking the same way. I confess to being surprised by the sheer level of anger and hostility by many of the posters whose comments include such notable missive as — and keep in mind, these are a sampling of the POLITE comments left:

After checking several sources, it turns out that actor Cheech Marin hosted the Dodge Ram National Tejano Music Festival in Dallas. This officially gives him a stronger tie to the city of Dallas than Cesar Chavez ever established. Clearly, we should be naming a street after him instead. It has also been established that there are over 50 Taco Bell restaurants in the Metroplex area. These restaurants were once represented by the Taco Bell Chihuahua. This also gives him a closer tie to Dallas than Cesar Chavez, thus making Taco Bell Dog Dr. a better choice of names.

I think that the true majority of citizens in Dallas would rather see Ross stay Ross. How do they get off claiming they’re the majority? What is really so bothersome about this group is that they are trying to be so forceful. There is no reason to rename this street. Cesar Chavez has nothing to do with Dallas. It should really be up to the people who own businesses on that street. This is stupid. And the fact that they’re being so belligerent about it just shows what idiots they are. I didn’t read one post about how anyone thinks the street should be renamed.

I am Mexican…. Leave Ross Ave alone! I dont agree with the “fight” to re-name Ross, and believe that if there has to be a street named after Chavez then let it be a NEW street that is built. Stop being such cry babies!

Alberto Ruiz is a puppet for Senor Domingo Garcia. Let try to stop all this racist, mean talk. Most Dallas born Latinos could care less about Cesar Chavez. Mr. Chavez was an American born, US military veteran who stood up for poor farm workers against the rich and powerful California grape growers. Senor Domingo Garcia speaks for himself, his wife and anyone else he pays. Please don’t lump all folks of Mexican heritage with illegal immigrants or this ill conceived name changing project.

To the Cesar Chavez task force-Leave Ross Avenue alone. Go back to Mexico and change that cesspool if you have to change something. This is America- do not attempt to change OUR history and culture. Contribute something to this country rather than agitate and seek concessions.

i can’t believe it is even being considered to the change the name of such a historic street. it’s not even a matter of what the new name is going to be, but whom you dishonoring by changing the name at all. of all the hundred’s, if not thousands of streets in dallas, why does chavez deserve to have his name on a street that is already named for someone else far more important in dallas history?

Who will pay for all the name change costs that accrue to corporations and business currently using Ross as their address. Letterheads, invoices, etc. Not those rallying that is for sure.

I think if Alberto Ruiz will pull his head out those that count don’t want a thing changed. He & his group of illegals are about to piss of those who have founded this area and have (and will) maintain control….if he wants a battle he’ll get a battle. There is probably a street in Mexico City just right for Chavez…..don’t let the door hit you and your amigos in the butt.

my people! why are we fighting for a name! For heavens sake, get a grip and fight for other things that matter! Cesar Chavez doesn’t mean a thing to most latinos in the US of A! Get off your high horse and go back to work to what really matters! and stop embarrasing the latino community!

Soooo….there you have it boys and girls, a sampling of the POLITE comments left on the local news sites.