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Originally posted by Don Corleone
I'm sorry, but I don't consider every soldier over there a hero as it is simply not the case. The term is thrown around way too much these days.
Also, to say Tillman acted completely selflessly in this case is not the truth. He left his wife immediately after their honeymoon to go serve by choice. He chose to subject her to his possible death. That is selfish in my opinion. Alas, it shows that idealism can be more of draw than fame and money, and that following your ideals does not make one a hero.
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I don't know about the term hero being thrown around too much these days but I do know that Tillman was far from selfish, you are way off base with that comment. What he did shows character, patriotism and moral fortitude to risk his own life to help rid the world of terrorists. I bet he gave it alot of thought before actually signing up for duty with the Rangers. If someone feels compelled strongly to do something they believe in, it has nothing to do with selfishness. He gave up a helluva alot to go to war. I'm sure he went with blessings from his wife.
I don't know what you know about the Army Rangers, but my brother was a Ranger for 4 years so I know a few things about it. Pat Tillman may have had the physical and mental capabilities to be an Army Ranger and he wanted to serve with his brother and made it happen. People die everyday, you never know when something may happen, I think Pat Tillman wanted to make a difference while he had the chance. Nobody over there fighting deserves to die.
That scumbag that wrote it in those words will get what he deserves someday too
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