Sunday, July 19, 2015

What Is A Hero?

Donald Trump launched one of his grenades this weekend when he said that Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) was not a war hero.  That got us thinking as to what is the definition of a hero?  My father, who is of the Baby-Boomer generation, saw a hero as someone who goes beyond the normal course of duty to do something exceptional.  I, of the Millennial generation, perceive a hero as someone who when confronted in an extraordinary situation controls his fears and responds.

Is McCain a hero because served his country or survived being a POW?  What do you think a hero is?  Let’s have a discussion… 

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