Sure, it's fun and noble to be a dead hero. Unfortunately, you won't be there to enjoy the fame, and everyone who loved you will be grief-stricken.

The future belongs to the living cowards, not the dead heroes.

There is nothing wrong with being a live coward.

Its just that the accomplishments and sacrifices of the live "coward" stretch over a whole lifetime, so no one usually recognizes or praises them for anything.

Heroes usually shine once, very brightly (like a firework) and for a specific occasion, and they are usually only judged for that specific sacrifice.

Cowards prefer to burn the candle slowly, and contribute on many levels, not just on one occasion.

Like our parents for example. They may not have saved a child trapped in a building or given their lives to save someone else's, but they are heroes in their own respect cause they make millions of little sacrifices every single day, which, if you were to count, would dwarf any instant sacrifice made by those we hail as heroes. On top of that they are judged for things they did in a far larger time period. And yet, we don't officially hail them as heroes :o)

There is no living cowards... they are simply living unrecognized heroes... all because they didn't opt for a quick, flashy, and dramatic exit.

Hmmm, but then fear also plays an interesting part on debates like this, most people tries saving more people so that some day, when they need help, they may then expect others to save them back?

Of course I know what you are saying. I just think that it depends on the person and their circumstances. Certain actions are easier for certain people.

You asked me if I would save a baby from a burning building. Well, at this point in time I probably would, because I am not responsible for anyone else but myself. But if I had 2 children of my own at home, I wouldn't be so sure. Is it cowardice to not want leave your children as orphans?

The line is blurred depending on what perspective you see it from, that's all I'm saying.

Sure, it's better to be a live hero. However, the premise of the debate is about a dead hero.

I think I should live the life of a live coward while everyone else lives the life of a dead hero because that would clear up rush hour traffic and probably take care of global warming. It's a win-win situation. ;)

You are given ONE life for a chance to shine, so use it wisely, if you're a dead Hero, you will meet your personal expectations regarding a successful destiny you've lead yourself into, in addition you will see how important you are about your value of existence.

Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes, their's a reason why we're what we are and not something else less capable of achieving the legends that we can make, therefore, we should use our wisdom on what's real, in order to do the right things and be a GOOD person, so that even in death, you will be triumphant.

Remember, life is a race, a race concerning who's the best, of the rest, so if YOU CAN be recognized throughout history as somebody great at the top of the honored list, why not?

I was watching Glenn Beck last night... (not because I agree with him) and there was a guy who owns a gun emporium in Connecticut raving about how guns sales are up, and traffic is down. He's sittin' pretty in this economy.

Cerin, how about the living heroes then? We are sacrificing our life for the future generation for MORE Heros. Who says that Heros are definitely going to die?

Cerin, how about the living heroes then? We are sacrificing our life for the future generation for MORE Heros. Who says that Heros are definitely going to die?

I don't own a gun for the same reason I don't own a fast car; because, if I did, I'd use it ;)

It's all about not being the lazy ones and achieving the legends that we CAN actually make for ourselves, as with power (Wisdom 1st), comes greater responsibility, just focus.

No Pain, No Gain.

Sometimes, their ain't no second chances, once you missed your chance of taking on a particular tough situation as a hero when you can, it just means that you lack responsibility.

A living coward doesn't mean a living hero, they are two separate types of people, a living coward does not necessarily mean that he/she's going to burn the candle slowly, but blowing out the candle every time it gets a chance to spark.

For example, their's a baby trapped in a burning building, and you're the only person in position that CAN save his/her life, but then you decided that it was too risky so you ran for your own life instead...Do you think that others will later on see such attitude as a positive thing? Hell no.

Unless he/she regrets AND THEN DO SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT IT, like learning from his/her mistake, then overcoming his/her fear, and save MORE people in the future when he/she can. You know what I'm saying? It's all about having a Godly hearted feeling for others.

But then such attitude is not REAL HEROISM then.- ;)

Real heroism means being real, and acting real, NOT ACTING, I meant DOING REAL.

I know the premise of the debate is about a dead hero, but then once we know that the knowledge of a certain topic does not range far enough, then we should add more information in order to criticize things and further support our ideas, we should be more flexible if we are to deal with more topics and advance out thoughts, as that's what Freewill and Freedom of Speech is for.

I mean, dead heroes can teach the next generation for more heroes, so then they become live heroes.