Are all Iraq K-I-A's 'Heroes?'

[Sultanosurf]

Another local killed in Iraq described in the lead as a 'hero.' Meaning no disrespect, but isn't that term reserved for doing something extraordinary?

[Produce man]

I'd say being in a volunteer military makes you a hero.

[Almost Virga]

Paying taxes that are due, raising kids the best that one is able, or stopping your life (even if it is only intentionally a pause) to serve your country is heroic.

It ain't sexy, but it is heroic.

[Omega Man]

Originally posted by Almost Virga:
Paying taxes that are due, raising kids the best that one is able, or stopping your life (even if it is only intentionally a pause) to serve your country is heroic.

It ain't sexy, but it is heroic.Ding, ding, ding, ding!

[The Mockingbird]

Originally posted by Omega Man:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Almost Virga:
Paying taxes that are due, raising kids the best that one is able, or stopping your life (even if it is only intentionally a pause) to serve your country is heroic.

It ain't sexy, but it is heroic.Ding, ding, ding, ding!</font>[/QUOTE]BUZZZ...

Main Entry: 1he·ro·ic
Pronunciation: hi-'rO-ik also her-'O- or hE-'rO-
Variant(s): also he·ro·ical /-i-k&l/
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, resembling, or suggesting heroes especially of antiquity
2 a : exhibiting or marked by courage and daring b : supremely noble or self-sacrificing
3 a : of impressive size, power, extent, or effect &lt;heroic doses&gt; &lt;a heroic voice&gt; b (1) : of great intensity : EXTREME, DRASTIC &lt;heroic effort&gt; (2) : of a kind that is likely only to be undertaken to save a life &lt;heroic surgery&gt;
4 : of, relating to, or constituting drama written during the Restoration in heroic couplets and concerned with a conflict between love and honor
- he·ro·ical·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb Paying your taxes and raising the kids you have is your duty, not heroic.

[facts]

so are iraqis who die heroic too, if they're fighting on our side?

[kingnv]

The fact that this question is even being raised is ridiculous. Does signing up for the military and ultimately sacrificing your life while serving your country make you a hero??? Of course it does!!

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."

[2:30]

Yes, they're heroes. Especially to the insurgents.

[Almost Virga]

I stand corrected Bird; if true standards of behavior should define.

Again ... I stand corrected.

[Marty McFly]

Paying taxes as opposed to going to jail doesn't make one heroic.

Volunteering to defend your country and losing your life for the cause... heroic.

[Lazlo Toth]

One exception might be those KIA's shot in the back as they desert the battle. But I'm not aware of any of those in the current conflict.