2006-09-13 16:38:05 · 23 answers · asked by Candidus 6 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Yes, to street thugs!
REAL heroes don't seek credit for doing what they had to do nor do they seek the pomp, glory and 15 minutes of fame. REAL heroes don't get paid for doing something and wait around to be recognized as heroes for doing what they're paid for. REAL heroes don't get recognition... VOLUNTEER educators, doctors, people that like the former President Jimmy Carter helping bring peace and not spreading war but helping the poor live in better and safer environments (and promoting the American way of life). Christopher Reeve was a TRUE hero to the very end!
The word "hero" is thrown around so loosely today that it has lost it's true meaning... look it up in a dictionary and see what I mean!
2006-09-13 21:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
People who "play" for a living are not heroes... period. Firefighters and EMT's who rescue people from burning buildings are Heroes, Marines,sailors and pilots who are overseas fighting terrorists are heroes. Scientists who discover cures for horrible diseases are heroes, teachers who inspire kids to read, write and learn are heroes. People who serve meals to the homeless are heroes. Mothers and fathers who provide safe happy and nurturing homes for their children are heroes. The tow truck driver who rescues a broken down motorist during a snow storm is a hero. The veterans of past wars who fought to for your freed om are heroes. Mike Tyson is at best an entertainer. All sports figures fall into this category. They are not heroes. They are merly entertainers. Some of them may do heroic work off the field of play but don't consider them heroes just because they are good athletes. There are real heroes all around you.
2006-09-13 16:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by lowrider 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Please. You would have to have a very odd definition of hero to classify Mike Tyson as one. He is a terrible role model and a thug who got lucky by getting into boxing.
2006-09-13 16:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Heck no... he is an ignorant racist buffoon who is a charicature of himself. His behavior in and out of the boxing ring is reprehensible.
If you want to find a hero, look outside the sports world to everyday heroes like good parents, teachers who educate our children, firefighters, police officers who provide for our safety, research scientists who work to prolong our quality of life, soldiers who protect your freedom... or others who contribute to the overall betterment of society.
2006-09-13 17:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by boj12345 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hero is subjective ...one mans hero is another mans villan..I personaly think he is a menace to society but a product of one man that should be but is not responsible for him...One pointy haired pontificator of prolifiration.
2006-09-13 16:47:04 · answer #5 · answered by NARC 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Merely a good puncher, but not Hero.
2006-09-13 17:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by Nand Kishore 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
yeah, a hero of full-blown craziness
2006-09-13 16:40:53 · answer #7 · answered by aaupthemeggs 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
in a way,channeled his angry violent upbringing into a form where people volenteer to get paid to be pummeled by him.
2006-09-13 16:40:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
for those people who look up to other people for biting off body pieces, i would say yes
2006-09-13 16:39:56 · answer #9 · answered by jobugg257 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not even close.
2006-09-13 16:46:16 · answer #10 · answered by vaderismydog2006 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋