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2. What's a hero? Depends on one's opinion. I consider heroes to be those that risk something

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Original post)

Fri Sep 29, 2023, 10:04 AM

Sep 2023

like intentionally putting themselves in harm's way (or willing to do so). Those Freedom Riders were all heroes.

Doing good is wonderful. What she did was absolutely wonderful but I see no evidence of heroism. She was a Good Samaritan but there are many that do that, thank goodness.

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A powerful and fascinating woman PJMcK Sep 2023 #1

What's a hero? Depends on one's opinion. I consider heroes to be those that risk something Wonder Why Sep 2023 #2

My perspective on "hero" casts a wider net than many may first agree with. discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2023 #3