Conversation With a Farmer

Recently, an article in a large newspaper caught my eye with a quote from a farmer in words that were so perfect for the “comprehensive reform” amnesty crowd that it seemed like a lobbyist had coached him on what to say. So, over a 2-week period I tried to contact him, and finally caught up with him a couple of days ago.

Our conversation illuminates how decent family farmers have gotten mixed up with the amnesty lobby.

He really is a farmer, a 73 year-old, extremely vigorous and hard-working man. ....