why does pat robertson want to kill the lion of culiacan?

Howdy folks. It's a rather perplexed The Haiku Master who stands before you tonight... 'cause I just heard that one of the world's most notorious religious grifters, Pat Robertson, wants to assassinate beloved boxer and civil rights pioneer Hugo Cesar Chavez!

Pat Robertson (Right) Thinks He's Tough Enough To Take On Hugo Cesar Chavez (Left); He's Wrong

I heard about the threat -- and Robertson's johnny-come-lately apology -- on the six o'clock news, and still can't believe it! That two-bit swindler, calling for the head of a renowned hero like the Lion of Culiacan?! Unfathomable!!

Haiku International's younger and/or dumber readers may be unfamiliar with Chavez's exploits, so here's a quick recap: After winning five world boxing titles and compiling a record of 104-5-2 (with 80 knockouts), Chavez retired from the ring... only to re-emerge as a civil rights champion for Mexican-Americans! His struggle to bring the United Farm Workers into existence won strong support from no less a personage than Robert F. Kennedy, and when Chavez died in 1993, he left a weeping nation in his wake.

Chavez -- A.K.A. "J.C. Superstar" -- Enjoyed A Memorable Boxing Career Before Becoming A Civil Rights Activist And Eventually Dying

All of which makes Robertson's demand for Chavez's assassination even more puzzling. But no less twisted!! Fair warning, Pat -- if you mess with Hugo Cesar Chavez, then you mess with me... The Haiku Master!

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