American Hero: Politically Correct or Historically Accurate
The All-American Hero: Political Correctness or Historical Accuracy? Our definition of what constitutes a hero has been continuously redefined the course of American history. Many have tried to define it as being a reflection of American culture and ideas. In his essay, "What Makes Superman So Darned American," Gary Engle suggests that superman is the ultimate American hero because his super powers are "the comic book equivalents of ethnic characteristics," which are vital to sustaining American culture. (page 678) Although Engle is correct about the importance of identifying heroes with their ethnic characteristics, the acceptance of all ethnic characteristics of today's heroes (which is the goal of political correctness) has become skewed. A hero today does not need to wear a fancy costume like Superman, but the portrayal must now be politically correct, even if that means changing the perceived ethnicity of that hero. So what is the definition of a hero? Is it the person who has been fortune enough to have climbed the social and financial ladders of success? Is it our top athletes who have "sacrificed" so much of their childhood and teenage years in order to gain their five minutes of glory at the Olympic games? Or is the
Frank Gribbon, a spokesperson for the New York Fire Department, stated that the statue was "made to honor no one in particular, but everyone who made the supreme sacrifice. However, another controversy was started due to how the plane would be displayed. Our definition of hero was again redefined that day - or rather, it was improved. future generations will come to regard this politically correct sculpture as historic fact. "FDNY Whistlebower: Media Nixed News of Race Changes to 9/11 Flag Statue. The Smithsonian Institute, who had had this historical artifact on display for years, had it reconditioned a few years ago. The question was whether it should be displayed as a positive aspect of the war, thereby honoring World War II veterans, or should it be displayed showing the negative consequences of war.
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