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<blockquote data-quote="Progun223" data-source="post: 2896662" data-attributes="member: 3774"><p>I'm not trying to start a fight or mean any disrespect to veterans, but why is the word "hero" most frequently attached to soldiers, fire fighters, or policeman. The definition of hero is - "A person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities."</p><p></p><p>While that would definitely include many veterans, firefighters, and policeman, I don't think you can lump everyone together as "heroes", just because of their vocation. Let's say I was a normal cop, not overly brave or courageous, and I crash my cruiser and die. Am I automatically a hero? If so, why? What about single moms working two jobs trying to raise their kids right? That's noble and courageous, to me at least. Or what about construction workers in the heat, mechanics and truck drivers, linesmen and AC repairman? I guess my whole point is that "hero" status, like respect, is earned, and no one is automatically entitled to it. It's like the word "friend". We say it a lot, but how many people are our true friends?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Progun223, post: 2896662, member: 3774"] I'm not trying to start a fight or mean any disrespect to veterans, but why is the word "hero" most frequently attached to soldiers, fire fighters, or policeman. The definition of hero is - "A person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities." While that would definitely include many veterans, firefighters, and policeman, I don't think you can lump everyone together as "heroes", just because of their vocation. Let's say I was a normal cop, not overly brave or courageous, and I crash my cruiser and die. Am I automatically a hero? If so, why? What about single moms working two jobs trying to raise their kids right? That's noble and courageous, to me at least. Or what about construction workers in the heat, mechanics and truck drivers, linesmen and AC repairman? I guess my whole point is that "hero" status, like respect, is earned, and no one is automatically entitled to it. It's like the word "friend". We say it a lot, but how many people are our true friends? [/QUOTE]
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