tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post8863848033414146134..comments2023-08-02T00:36:54.957-07:00Comments on Take me as I am: HeroesJodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386797321945955810noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-33877133634689271172009-10-10T10:48:31.148-07:002009-10-10T10:48:31.148-07:00WHAT?!?!? ARE YOU CRAZY?!?!? I AM SO MAD AT YOU ...WHAT?!?!? ARE YOU CRAZY?!?!? I AM SO MAD AT YOU RIGHT NOW!!!! <br /><br />OK. I'm not really mad at you but I do think you are somewhat wrong here. I mean I see your point to an extent, and it's certainly true that the media sensationalizes things and that certain words could begin to lose their meaning.<br /><br />However, I think you may have missed the point with Capt. Sully. Yes he "chose" to crash the plain in the river and not into buildings, but do you know what a miracle that landing was? The airlines spend so much time and energy trying to prepare us passengers on what to do "in the event of a water 'landing'" but they never bother to tell us how unlikely it is that a "water landing" will actually work. According to media reports I saw at the time of Sully's "heroic landing", statistically planes attempting a water landing usually break apart on impact. So I would argue that, yes, he did his job "really well", but ALSO that he is a hero. I guarantee you the passengers and crew on his plane, and their families, think he's a hero!<br /><br />Now here's something interesting, and I'm mostly just playing devil's advocate here, because I agree that they were heroes, BUT...<br /><br />The guys that took back flight 93, were just a small handful of the passengers on the flight. Looking at the events of that day from the outside, we all know that the hijackers were going to do SOMETHING dasterdly with that plane. We all know that the passengers on that plane were GOING to die on that day, one way or another. But the men who took the plane back, knowing they were going to die as a result, as you say? They made the decision for every one else on that plane without their involvement. Does that make them heroes? Or does that make them murderers? I say they're heroes, but in the context of your post, it's food for thought! ;)<br /><br />Good post! Gets people thinking. <br /><br />By the way I wrote this long winded reply on my iPhone and editing is difficult so if their are any weird typos, that's why!<br /><br />And no, I'm not really mad at you. :)not interestedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04539549818958054526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-56609289901653117532009-10-08T07:43:03.397-07:002009-10-08T07:43:03.397-07:00I agree with you completely. I think the term is ...I agree with you completely. I think the term is used so much now that it has lost its meaning.Rainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104209826307170921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-11964329168144058272009-10-08T02:42:04.133-07:002009-10-08T02:42:04.133-07:00It's strange how we can know what a word means...It's strange how we can know what a word means, but use it contextually in another way, without thinking. It's also interesting how the media can shape this. I agree there is a big difference in being good at your job and being a hero. I have always (you've started me thinking...) attached a bit of extra high regard certain professions. I paint, and drive nails. I do some beautiful things, but my job is not as important as educating the young. Those occupations where people can exchange their life for someone else's in defense or rescue are in a special category for me. Too, those who work to deliver exploited women and children, sacrificing a higher standard of living to do so...I don't know if they are heroic, but there is something special going on there, as well. We need a new word. One that means "Slightly badass or possessing exceptional merit, but not a hero."Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17370611177405189844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-85300481987098195122009-10-07T13:23:49.331-07:002009-10-07T13:23:49.331-07:00I agree that if the term is used too much it will ...I agree that if the term is used too much it will lose its value; so it must be used accordingly.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-62232957434670435732009-10-07T13:00:29.898-07:002009-10-07T13:00:29.898-07:00i agree with you on this one.
i made fun of my da...i agree with you on this one.<br /><br />i made fun of my dad a little (and i wouldn't say really a hero in this case but its the same point).<br /><br />he was awarded "employee of the quarter" last year for noticing a little kid running down the street, stopping his dump truck, and grabbing the kid before it ran out into the road. he's a street department worker - responsible for fixing sidewalks and hanging christmas lights.<br /><br />the guy who beat him for "employee of the year" was a fire fighter. who save a guy from a fire. amazing, but not above and beyond what his job called for.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00793109148879037341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-37502456700854859632009-10-07T12:42:08.474-07:002009-10-07T12:42:08.474-07:00I see what you are saying and I agree as well..the...I see what you are saying and I agree as well..the media sensationalizes everything..that is what they do..that is how they get noticed and get paid. It doesnt take away from the fact that all of the people you mentioned true heroes or not..are deserving of our thanks, support and kindess.. good post...<br /><br />Laura<br />mybde.blogspot.comLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194504322939155126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-513585381754062478.post-26725383240511185172009-10-07T12:12:17.025-07:002009-10-07T12:12:17.025-07:00I see your point. You're right, they're ju...I see your point. You're right, they're just doing their jobs. <br /><br />A google reader is something in google where a list of all the blogs you follow (yes you need to click on follow to become a follower) and you can check for updates or read from google instead of the actual blog. <br /><br />If you aren't a follower for any blog, there won't be anything in your google reader.Furry Bottomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126096393524594755noreply@blogger.com