Che Guevara

Hoffman's letter which she claimed to have been written by Che Guevara, is certainly representative of his beliefs. I read The Motorcycle Diaries, and also watched the movie, and now that I make a connection between these and this letter, I realize how important he was as a part of counterculture. The way that he lived was almost nomadic--he really appreciated each day on his journey, and took many risks. This reminds me of Easy Rider, and also the hippie lifestyle, which seemed to be so carefree. At the same time, the shared causes that they were fighting for are so meaningful; freedom, health care, equal rights, broader horizons, individuality, more opportunities.