Re: OT - Tribute to a hero
Well I guess I fit in with you Grandpa Kim and Ragnarok-X. I'm afraid I can not consider this man a hero. A hero to me is someone who performs an action or deed which goes way beyond what is expected of him, and way beyond what the vast majority of the population would do. A knowing sacrifice of ones self for another would be considered heroic by me. But the man we are talking about did not join the army knowing he was going to sacrifice his life for another. He probably expected to return. His life was cut short by a fanatical person, who is probably thought of as a hero by his own people. Therefore, heroism depends completely on your point of view. And, from my point of view, although this man may be patriotic and basically a good person, I can not consider him a hero.
This is simply my opinion, please no one take offense from it. I know there are many people who would disagree with me, but that's what makes the world interesting isn't it??
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