There is little doubt that the noun, 'hero' and 'heroism', have become so misused by the media and people of nationalist and religious inclination, that they have become devalued and quite meaningless.
Everybody is now an 'hero', so, becoming an 'hero' is no longer an act of great distinction. For the disciples of the American armed forces, all American soldiers are 'heroes.'
Consequently, if one or some of them do something stupendous in the line of duty, there is no ultimate superlative to describe their act of 'heroism.' Unless it is going to be 'great heroism.'
Similar, religious faiths, more so Islam, at present, have taken to describing those of the faith who are killed in battle, as 'martyrs.
Which is perceived as people who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and, more importantly, their faith, there religion.
Arnaud Beltrame was a French police officer who, as they say, have everything to live for. At just 40 plus years old, he was a young man, most probably he had a family with whom to share his life.
As a Lt. Colonel in the French Police force, Beltrame will have worked and studied hard and selflessly to become the officer of distinction and leader of men and women whom he has become.
And yet, how tragic that fate should have designated Beltrame to heroically sacrificed his life in the interest of protecting the lives of innocent citizens?
And from whom did Beltrame had to defend innocent French citizens? From an evil mad man. From a nobody called Radoune Lakdim.
Heroes, it would appear, are needed to protect innocent people, society, from mad men.
Whether they are nobodies like Radouane, who has made no contribution to the advancement of even his family, never mind society.
To the infidel soldiers of ISIS, or powerful leaders like President Donald Trump, who is now busily surrounding himself with like-minded warmongers and planning to make war on other countries.
To be continued!
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