[Robert Urbanek]

Are sick people heroes? The media and the charity industry seem to think so, when you see headlines like:

Sick Children Become Fierce Heroes in Powerful Ad for Kids' Hospital

St. Jude Children Are My Heroes

Pete Carroll To Cancer Survivors: "You Guys Are All My Heroes"

Do you become a hero just because you suffered from a deadly disease? I usually think of a hero as someone who takes extraordinary action, even self-sacrifice, to save someone else, not themselves.

The word “hero” becomes devalued if anyone facing death, including those in old age, can be considered a hero.

HOMER: That Timmy is a real hero! LISA: How do you mean, Dad? HOMER: Well, he fell down a well, and... he can't get out. LISA: How does that make him a hero? HOMER: Well, that's more than you did!

[Sivad]

cancer kids are an inspiration to us all.

[Rancid]

Yea, I think people use the word hero because they can't think of a better word.

[late]

Are sick people heroes?

They can be. With a little compassion...

How are things where you are? The number of cases must be growing there.

[Robert Urbanek]

They can be. With a little compassion...

How are things where you are? The number of cases must be growing there.

People in my city seem to be going about their business as usual. I've only seen a couple of people wearing masks.