Is it normal that i diasgree with this mentality?
Hello there. To start off, first and foremost, don't start ASSUMING anything until you've read the entire post and have thought about it, before posting a comment.
To begin, let's define the word 'hero'. According to an online dictionary, the term 'hero' means: "a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities."
The term hero could be applied to someone who saves people in a fire, like a fireman, or a policeman, or a veteran of a war. Which brings me to an interesting question and a view that most people would question. With that being said, let's take a look at the troops on the ground in the Iraq War and in Afghanistan. The troops in these two wars are certainly heroes for going over there for their bravery and the training they go through. And they are certainly heroes to their friends and family. But my gripe about this whole thing, is that, in my view I don't see them as heroes on a more national level. I feel as though they have heroism on a more personal level. I would certainly not put them on the same pedestal as let's say a veteran of the second World War.
My real gripe is that many laud them as heroes as if they just prevented masses of terrorists coming over here trying to take over our country. This is a foreign war and I'm kind of miffed that they are regarded as such. Another major gripe is that there are always sayings such as ''They defend your freedom.'' And to that I say, "Well, even if we weren't over there fighting, we would still have freedom and carry on with life as usual!''
In summation, I think they are heroes on a personal level and I respect them. I can't see them as heroes on a national scale!
Does anyone share my views? Is it normal?