CNN has released it list of Top 10 Heroes of 2008 . The judges who picked these ten people seem to have chosen to rewrite the definition of a hero:
1 a: a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b: an illustrious warrior c: a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d: one that shows great courage
2 a: the principal male character in a literary or dramatic work b: the central figure in an event, period, or movement
3 plural usually heroes : submarine 24: an object of extreme admiration and devotion : idol
The CNN heroes are involved with reading, helping poor children, medical assistance to the poor, schools. All ten are worthy of recognition and admiration. But, they’re not heroes.
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Heroism Rewritten to Be Politically Correct
October 9th, 2008 | 4 Comments
CNN has released it list of Top 10 Heroes of 2008 . The judges who picked these ten people seem to have chosen to rewrite the definition of a hero: 1 a: a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b: an illustrious warrior c: a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d: one that shows great courage 2 a: the principal male character in a literary or dramatic work b: the central figure in an event, period, or movement 3 plural usually heroes : submarine 24: an object of extreme admiration and devotion : idol The CNN heroes are involved with reading, helping poor children, medical assistance to the poor, schools. All ten are worthy of recognition and admiration. But, they’re not heroes. Spec. Joe … Read entire article »
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