Who are the heroes of today? How is the word hero used to describe
             certain people? People such as Sadem Hussian, Fidel Castro, and Osama bin
             Laden, and at the same time being used to describe people such as Jesus
             Christ, Mother Theresa, and the New York Firefighters and policemen. The
             word "Hero" has been used a great deal in the news, sometimes rather
             loosely. Webster's Dictionary defines the word hero as: a man admired for
             his achievements and noble qualities; one who shows great courage; an object
             of extreme admiration and devotion.
             A hero, to me , is not just someone with great strength or courage, it
             can be someone that offers a helping hand, or some one who offers some
             good advice or a simple smile. Today people view certain people as heroes
             that others view as something less. For example Osama bin Laden, the people
             of his country view him as a hero and the people of the US and some other
             countries see him as a threat and a terrorist.
             I believe that true heroism comes from within. I doubt any of the people
             that went into the collapsing buildings on that unforgettable day even
             thought twice about it, they just did it. Just like people that help others
             they don't think about it they just do it. I think that true heroes have good
             morals ethics and a positive attitude.
             The word hero has been used a great deal in the news sometimes rather
             loosely, and if the news of today would step back and think about what a
             hero really is and focus on the good maybe they could make a difference.
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