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Mar. 25, 2005 First, I would like to correct the media in their persistent ignorance. If Ashley Smith is anything, she is a Heroine, not a Hero. The "colic" graduates that write and report the stories of today are no more educated than my fellow grade-school mates when I was a child. I would like to say that I am glad in the way the situation turned out. I am glad that Ashley Smith was not harmed and that the Atlanta rampage ended peacefully. In addition, I am glad that Ashley Smith received the reward money; she is entitled to it. However, she did nothing to be given the title, "Hero", and the book that she read to Brian Nichols had nothing to do with his surrender. Brian Nichols would have surrendered if Ashley Smith had read; "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" to him. The man was extremely tired and hungry. He had no fight left in him. Whatever wire that crossed in Brian Nichols brain, apparently mended and he came to his senses. I am not defending Brian Nichols; I think that he did a terrible thing and should be prosecuted as the law warrants. As for Ashley Smith, media paints a picture of almost super-human feats by her. It is as if she single-handedly ripped the weapon from Brian Nichols hand, subdued him, led him to the window by the ear and made him wave the white flag. This is nothing further from the truth. After "spending his fuel" on the murders of four innocent lives, Brian Nichols probably could have been pushed over by a feather, twenty-four hours later. I think that the label of Hero, or Heroine should be given to those who are deserving of that title. Otherwise, anyone who calls 911 can be given the same title. What about the countless others in society who step up to help others or divert disaster? Shouldn't they be given the title of super-human also? The truth is, this society does not know anymore what a hero is. Many do not even know how to balance a check book, do not know what real singing is, and do not know what athletic sportsmanship is. I know that the deciphering of what a hero is, is therefore out of the question for most; including the "knowledgeable" media. We had better be careful in who we brand as a hero or heroine. Given the problems of this society, and that many are at their breaking point due to the downward slope of the economy, wars, gas prices, marraige/relationship failures, business failures, plant closings, outsourcing, government lies and so on, I would say that we will probably have a new hero or heroine on a weekly basis in the near future. ------------ About the author Brian Edward Scott Sr.: I like to write about issues that I feel are questionable in the least, or just downright stupid. One of those issues is the "modern" trucking industry. For more on trucking and to read any of my manuscripts, my website is http://www.booksoflife.homestead.com Email: scott8539@bellsouth.net Tell a friend about this site! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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